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India Gazette
a day ago
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- India Gazette
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel participates in Yoga Camp at Ahmedabad riverfront under 'Swasth Gujarat, Obesity-Free Gujarat' campaign
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 11 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel graced the yoga camp held at the Event Centre on the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, a press release from Gujarat CMO said. As part of the celebration of 'International Yoga Day - 2025', a free 'Yoga Camp - Common Yoga Protocol Training' was organised under the joint initiative of the Gujarat State Yoga Board, Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, and the District Administration under the campaign 'Swasth Gujarat, Obesity-Free Gujarat'. Early in the morning, amid a refreshing atmosphere, over 15,000 citizens enthusiastically participated in the yoga camp. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, along with other dignitaries, also performed yoga during the camp. On this occasion, Minister of State for Youth, Cultural Activities, and Home Department, Harsh Sanghavi, stated that the yoga camp was held under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel as part of the 'Swasth Gujarat, Obesity-Free Gujarat' campaign. He noted that, through this campaign, all districts of Gujarat are advancing together to create a new milestone on this year's International Yoga Day. He further emphasised that yoga is a profound symbol of Indian culture. Yoga and pranayama, he said, are not merely physical or mental exercises, but holistic practices that establish a deep connection between the mind, body, and soul. On this occasion, the Minister also appealed to the citizens of all districts of Gujarat to take inspiration from yoga and join the 'Swasth Gujarat, Obesity-Free Gujarat' campaign. At this camp, Shishpal Rajput, Chairman of the Gujarat State Yoga Board and a Yogsevak, along with experienced yoga experts, provided insightful guidance on various practices such as yogasan, pranayam, and meditation. Shishpal emphasised the need to prioritise health in today's fast-paced lifestyle by adopting yoga as a regular practice. He addressed issues like hypertension, obesity prevention, and the nutritional value of different foods, encouraging people to embrace a more energetic and balanced way of life. Along with members of the State Yoga Board, he conducted training on standard yoga and pranayam protocols and provided guidance on regular exercise, stress relief through meditation, and incorporating yoga into daily routines. Notably, in his 'Mann Ki Baat' address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens across the nation to combat obesity through the practice of yoga. Aligned with this vision, and under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the state government has launched the 'Swasth Gujarat, Obesity-Free Gujarat' campaign. This yoga camp stands as a significant step toward realising that objective. The yoga camp was organized to inspire society to embrace physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through yoga. It sought to promote yoga as a way of life, fostering healthier individuals and a happier, more harmonious society. The event was also attended by Ahmedabad Mayor Smt. Pratibha Jain, District Panchayat President Smt. Kanchanba Vaghela, Member of Parliament from Ahmedabad West Dinesh Makwana, all MLAs, Principal Secretary of the Sports, Youth, and Cultural Activities Department M. Thennarasan, Ahmedabad Municipal Commissioner Banchhanidhi Pani, officials and office bearers of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and District Administration, yoga practitioners, yoga enthusiasts, teachers, youth, senior citizens, and a large number of city residents. (ANI)
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Health
- India Gazette
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel launches 'Obesity Free Gujarat' campaign in Ahmedabad, takes part in 'Yog Shivir'
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 11 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday launched the 'Obesity Free Gujarat' campaign as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to make India free from obesity during his Mann Ki Baat program. As a part of the campaign, a 'Yog Shivir' was held at the event centre at the Sabarmati River Front in Ahmedabad, which CM Bhupendra Patel and State Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi attended. Ahead of the International Yoga Day, the Gujarat State Yoga Board, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, and the District Administration are jointly organising a yoga shivir. According to Shishpal Rajput, Chairman of the Gujarat State Yoga Board, Yoga is a 'great gift' from the Indian culture to the world, and because of PM Modi, the world is celebrating International Yoga Day on June 21. He highlighted that a few days ago, PM Modi during his 'Man Ki Baat' program spoke about making India obesity-free, and by taking inspiration from it, CM Bhupendra Patel announced that by the end of 2025, he aims to make Gujarat a 'healthy' and 'obesity free' state. 'Yoga is a great gift from Indian culture to the world. Because of our Prime Minister, the entire world celebrates June 21 as International Yoga Day, which is a proud moment for the nation. A few days ago, in his 'Mann Ki Baat', he spoke about making India obesity-free. Taking inspiration, the Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel has announced that by the end of 2025, he aims to make Gujarat healthy and free from obesity. Under this campaign, the Gujarat State Yoga Board will launch massive drives across all districts of the state', he said. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, A yoga camp was held at Navlakhi Ground in Vadodara ahead of International Yoga Day, drawing participation from over one lakh people, according to officials. The event was jointly organised by the Gujarat State Yoga Board and Vadodara Municipal Corporation to raise awareness about the benefits of yoga. The event, which took place as a precursor to the celebrations on June 21, saw enthusiastic participation from people of all age groups who practised various yoga asanas together in the open. (ANI)
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Health
- India Gazette
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel participates in 'Yog Shivir' in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 11 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday participated in the 'Yog Shivir' at the Sabarmati River Front in Ahmedabad under the 'Healthy Gujarat - Obesity Free Gujarat' campaign. Meanwhile on Tuesday, A yoga camp was held at Navlakhi Ground in Vadodara ahead of International Yoga Day, drawing participation from over one lakh people, according to officials. The event was jointly organised by the Gujarat State Yoga Board and Vadodara Municipal Corporation to raise awareness about the benefits of yoga. The event, which took place as a precursor to the celebrations on June 21, saw enthusiastic participation from people of all age groups who practised various yoga asanas together in the open. Chairman of the Gujarat State Yoga Board, Shishpal Rajput, addressed the gathering and emphasised the growing importance of yoga in modern life. 'The trend of people towards yoga is increasing across the country. Everyone is becoming healthy. Even after having a reputation for money, a person has stress, depression, sleep issues, diabetes and obesity. They feel that apart from financial health, physical health is very important. Mental health is very important and it will be achieved through yoga. There is no other way but yoga,' he said. He further added, 'So today you have seen that there was a Mahakumbh of Yoga in the city of Vadodara, and similar programs are taking place in all our districts of Gujarat.' The event served as a major build-up to the International Yoga Day celebrations, which will be marked across Gujarat and India on June 21. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to mark celebrations for the International Yoga Day, scheduled to be celebrated on June 21 in Andhra Pradesh. In a post on X, the Prime Minister expressed happiness at witnessing people's enthusiasm ahead of the Yoga Day celebrations and said that 'Yogandhra 2025' was a commendable effort to popularise the ancient practice. (ANI)
Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
Yoga camp at Sabarmati Riverfront today
Gandhinagar: Chief minister Bhupendra Patel will participate in a yoga camp at the Sabarmati Riverfront on Wednesday morning. An official statement said that about 10,000 yoga enthusiasts will attend the camp. The event is being organised as part of preparations for the World Yoga Day , which is observed on June 21. State sports minister Harsh Sanghavi will also participate in the event, an official statement said on Tuesday. The statement said that the camp was being organised with the aim of inspiring society towards physical, mental, and spiritual health through yoga. Expert yoga instructors will provide guidance on various practices of yoga postures, breathing exercises, and meditation at the camp, organised by the Gujarat State Yoga Board.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Health
- India Gazette
Gujarat: Yoga camp held in Vadodara ahead of International Yoga Day
Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], June 10 (ANI): A yoga camp was held at Navlakhi Ground in Vadodara ahead of International Yoga Day, drawing participation from over one lakh people on Tuesday, according to officials. The event was jointly organised by the Gujarat State Yoga Board and Vadodara Municipal Corporation to raise awareness about the benefits of yoga. The event, which took place as a precursor to the celebrations on June 21, saw enthusiastic participation from people of all age groups who practised various yoga asanas together in the open. Chairman of the Gujarat State Yoga Board, Shishpal Rajput, addressed the gathering and emphasised the growing importance of yoga in modern life. 'The trend of people towards yoga is increasing across the country. Everyone is becoming healthy. Even after having a reputation for money, a person has stress, depression, sleep issues, diabetes and obesity. They feel that apart from financial health, physical health is very important. Mental health is very important and it will be achieved through yoga. There is no other way but yoga,' he said. He further added, 'So today you have seen that there was a Mahakumbh of Yoga in the city of Vadodara, and similar programs are taking place in all our districts of Gujarat.' The River Fund program will be held in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, where the Gujarat Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel, will participate. Similar yoga camps have been planned in various districts of Gujarat in the coming days. The event served as a major build-up to the International Yoga Day celebrations, which will be marked across Gujarat and India on June 21. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to mark celebrations for the International Yoga Day, scheduled to be celebrated on June 21 in Andhra Pradesh. In a post on X, the Prime Minister expressed happiness at witnessing people's enthusiasm ahead of the Yoga Day celebrations and said that 'Yogandhra 2025' was a commendable effort to popularise the ancient practice. 'Gladdening to see enthusiasm building up towards Yoga Day 2025. #Yogandhra2025 is a commendable effort by the people of AP to make Yoga popular. I look forward to marking Yoga Day in AP on the 21st,' PM Modi said.'I call upon all of you to mark Yoga Day and also make Yoga a regular part of your lives,' he added. The Prime Minister was responding to a post by Union Minister of State (MoS) Health Prataprao Jadhav, who posted on X, 'Over 2,000 yoga enthusiasts gathered at the majestic Puligundu Twin Hills near Chittoor for Yogandhra 2025, a powerful and peaceful kickoff to Andhra Pradesh's month-long lead-up to IDY2025. Surrounded by 1,000-ft rock formations, the energy was as grounded as it was uplifting.' This year's International Yoga Day is set to be a grand celebration, with Visakhapatnam hosting a record-breaking yoga event. On June 21, Prime Minister Modi will participate in the celebrations, which will feature over 2.5 lakh people performing yoga together at a single location -- an attempt to set a new world record. The grand event will take place along the 27-kilometre-long coastal road of Visakhapatnam, which will serve as the venue for this massive yoga session. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is also expected to join PM Modi for the yoga performance.(ANI)
