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Shah also hailed Modi for initiatives like International Yoga Day, Fit India and Khelo India, as well as massive welfare programmes connected to clean drinking water, toilet facilities in households, and distribution of cylinders to ensure smoke-free kitchens.
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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Time of India
Govt schools embrace yoga through Olympiad initiative
Ranchi: Govt school students are now learning yoga through the Yoga Olympiad initiated by the Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC), embedding yoga into their daily lives. The initiative aims to promote holistic well-being among school children by encouraging the regular practice of yoga and making it an integral part of school life. As part of the programme, selected participants from the Yogamay Jharkhand Olympiad are receiving specialised yoga training from May 29 to June 12. The trained students will represent Jharkhand at the National Yoga Olympiad, scheduled to be held from June 15 to 18 in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. To institutionalise yoga activities and ensure their continuity, the education department has directed the formation of yoga clubs in all govt and aided schools. These clubs will be constituted on June 12, said officials. Each club will have seven members, including the principal (president), physical education teacher (secretary), and five student members comprising the prime minister, sports minister, and health Minister of the Bal Sansad, along with two students who show interest in yoga. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Talking to TOI on Saturday, state project director at JEPC, Shashi Ranjan, said, "The clubs will be responsible for planning and executing yoga-related activities, especially around key dates such as International Yoga Day." One of the key highlights of the campaign will be the mass Surya Namaskar event which will be held across the state on June 11. From 7:15 am to 8:00 am, students across govt and govt-aided schools will participate simultaneously in performing Surya Namaskar. During this time, students will also practice a standardised 32-posture yoga protocol, helping them to improve flexibility, focus, and overall well-being. Further promoting the integration of yoga into school life, the education department has announced yoga-based competitions on June 19 and 20 as part of the International Yoga Day celebrations. These competitions will be held at the school level and will include painting, essay writing, and quiz contests. School principals will be responsible for ensuring the successful organisation of these events and for encouraging student participation. To ensure sustained engagement with yoga, the programme also includes provisions for weekly yoga practice sessions to be held every Wednesday and Saturday in all schools. In addition, a monthly yoga competition will be organised on the last Saturday of each month, providing students with a platform to showcase their skills and deepen their practice. Ranchi: Govt school students are now learning yoga through the Yoga Olympiad initiated by the Jharkhand Education Project Council (JEPC), embedding yoga into their daily lives. The initiative aims to promote holistic well-being among school children by encouraging the regular practice of yoga and making it an integral part of school life. As part of the programme, selected participants from the Yogamay Jharkhand Olympiad are receiving specialised yoga training from May 29 to June 12. The trained students will represent Jharkhand at the National Yoga Olympiad, scheduled to be held from June 15 to 18 in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. To institutionalise yoga activities and ensure their continuity, the education department has directed the formation of yoga clubs in all govt and aided schools. These clubs will be constituted on June 12, said officials. Each club will have seven members, including the principal (president), physical education teacher (secretary), and five student members comprising the prime minister, sports minister, and health Minister of the Bal Sansad, along with two students who show interest in yoga. Talking to TOI on Saturday, state project director at JEPC, Shashi Ranjan, said, "The clubs will be responsible for planning and executing yoga-related activities, especially around key dates such as International Yoga Day." One of the key highlights of the campaign will be the mass Surya Namaskar event which will be held across the state on June 11. From 7:15 am to 8:00 am, students across govt and govt-aided schools will participate simultaneously in performing Surya Namaskar. During this time, students will also practice a standardised 32-posture yoga protocol, helping them to improve flexibility, focus, and overall well-being. Further promoting the integration of yoga into school life, the education department has announced yoga-based competitions on June 19 and 20 as part of the International Yoga Day celebrations. These competitions will be held at the school level and will include painting, essay writing, and quiz contests. School principals will be responsible for ensuring the successful organisation of these events and for encouraging student participation. To ensure sustained engagement with yoga, the programme also includes provisions for weekly yoga practice sessions to be held every Wednesday and Saturday in all schools. In addition, a monthly yoga competition will be organised on the last Saturday of each month, providing students with a platform to showcase their skills and deepen their practice.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Yoga vibes take over Bhatkhande Vishwavidyalaya
Lucknow: In a bid to promote holistic wellness, Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya has launched a yoga camp which will continue up to International Yoga Day on June 21. The university has planned a diverse range of activities combining traditional yoga practices with modern engagement methods. The camp features innovative events like yoga dance performances and enlightening dialogues on disease prevention through yoga practices. Special emphasis is being placed on Naad yoga and various yoga asanas. To encourage student participation, the university has organized several competitions, including impromptu speech contests, yoga-themed quizzes and artistic events such as painting competitions featuring different yoga asanas and rangoli-making. The academic aspect of the celebration includes an international webinar titled 'Yoga: The confluence of knowledge and experience' and a thought-provoking discussion on "Heritage to development: role of yoga." A yoga marathon is also scheduled as part of the festivities. Speaking about the initiative, Vice-Chancellor Prof Mandavi Singh emphasized the contemporary relevance of yoga. "In today's world of sedentary lifestyles, understanding yoga's benefits is crucial. It's not just about physical fitness; yoga has proven effective in managing various chronic diseases," the VC said. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
One lakh people from Vizianagaram will take part in Yoga programme at Bhimili: Joint Collector Sedhu Madhavan
Vizianagaram Joint Collector Sedhu Madhavan directed officials of all the departments concerned to mobilis around one lakh people from Vizianagaram district and encourage them to participate in mega yoga programme to be held in Bheemunipatnam of Visakhapatnam district on the eve of International Yoga Day to be observed on June 21. According to him, mobilisation of one lakh people would be easy as Bheemunipatnam is very close to several mandals of Vizianagaram district. As the Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to participate in the event, the district is planning to make it as a grand success and bring laurels to the district with its efforts to gather huge number of people for the programme. who visited various tourism spots including Thatipudi reservoir directed the officials to arrange yoga camps in a big way. Chintapalli, Ramateertham, Thatipudi, and other areas were selected for special yoga camps planned between June 6 to June 19. T-shirts, yoga mats have to be given to the participants. Spot registration desks are needed to be established at those selected places since many of them might have not registered their names in Yogandhra portal. Vizianagaram District Rural Development Agency Project Director Kalyana Chakravarthi and other officials assured Mr. Madhavan that the special care would be taken up all yoga programmes planned in different places of the district as well as Bheemunipatnam. Mr. Chakravarthi said that all the participants will be provided bus facility to reach Bheemunipatnam by 5.30 pm on June 21. He said that youngsters were keen to participate in the mega event.
