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Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Yoga sessions, seminars, workshops in lineup of IYD event across Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow: In line with its commitment to promoting healthy lifestyle through yoga, Yogi Adityanath-led UP govt will organise large-scale yoga practice sessions at more than 4,000 locations across the state on International Yoga Day , Jun 21. Yoga Week will be observed from Jun 15 to 21, during which various programmes will be held at district, tehsil, block and village panchayat levels. These include mass yoga sessions, seminars, workshops, symposiums, speech competitions, rangoli contests, essay writing and slogan competitions to raise awareness and encourage public participation. As part of the nationwide celebration, mass yoga demonstrations will take place at 100,000 locations across the country, with 4,075 in Uttar Pradesh following the Common Yoga Protocol on Jun 21. Principal secretary AYUSH, Ranjan Kumar, said that under the direction of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath , 5,000 trained yoga instructors were prepared to promote yoga across the state who will lead yoga sessions across UP. Principals and managers of AYUSH colleges have formed various committees to ensure success of Yoga Week with yoga-related programmes in medical, vocational and other educational institutions. On Jun 21, a large-scale yoga demonstration will be held in UP that will commemorate completion of 10 years of International Yoga Day, with a special 'Yoga Sangam' programme, covering every district of the country. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Encontre voos low-cost Voos | Anúncios de Pesquisa Saiba Mais Undo Yogi recently said in a meeting with \AYUSH department that yoga was not just an exercise, but a way of life that promoted physical, mental and spiritual well-being. He added that yoga helped improve lifestyle, increased ability to fight diseases and brought harmony and peace to society. On Jun 21, prize and certificate distribution ceremony will be held. From June 1, awareness programmes will be broadcast on TV and Doordarshan by AYUSH doctors and yoga experts.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Yoga sessions to be held at over 4,000 locations in U.P. on Int'l Yoga Day
Yoga sessions will be conducted at 4,000 locations across the state on June 21 to mark the International Yoga Day, said the state government in a press statement on Sunday. In the run up to the day, Yoga Week will commence from June 15 during which various programmes will be conducted at the district, tehsil, block, and village panchayat levels. These include mass yoga sessions, seminars, workshops, symposiums, speech competitions, rangoli contests, essay writing, and slogan competitions to raise awareness and encourage public participation. As part of the nationwide celebration, mass yoga demonstrations will take place at 1,00,000 locations across the country, with 4,075 in Uttar Pradesh following the Common Yoga Protocol on June 21, said the press statement. Principal secretary AYUSH, Ranjan Kumar, said 5,000 trained yoga instructors have been prepared to promote yoga across the state. These trainers will lead yoga sessions in different parts of Uttar Pradesh. Principals and managers of AYUSH colleges have formed various committees to ensure the successful organisation of Yoga Week. Through these committees, yoga-related programmes will also be held in medical, vocational, and other educational institutions. On the occasion, a large-scale yoga demonstration will be held simultaneously across the entire state. To commemorate the completion of 10 years of International Yoga Day, a special 'Yoga Sangam' programme will also be organised, covering every district of the country. At least 1,000 yoga parks will be established across India through local bodies. Three parks have been identified in districts with divisional headquarters, and two each in other districts. These parks will be developed with the help of the Urban Development Department. Local municipalities and panchayats will also support the initiative so that more people can benefit from practicing yoga. A new initiative is being started by connecting yoga with environmental protection. Along with yoga practice at natural locations, tree plantation and cleanliness drives will be carried out. Under this plan, yoga sessions and plantation programmes will be held near 'Amrit Sarovars' (rejuvenated water bodies). Yoga sessions and cleanliness drives will also be organised at major rivers, lakes, and parks across the state. On the final day of Yoga Week on June 21, a prize distribution and certificate ceremony will be organised.
Hindustan Times
25-04-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
UP to expand fortification efforts, distribute fortified wheat flour through PDS
Uttar Pradesh is set to expand its food fortification efforts by piloting the distribution of fortified wheat flour through the Public Distribution System (PDS). The announcement was made during the 19th State Connect Programme, jointly organised by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Uttar Pradesh State FDA, and the Confederation of Indian Industry – Food and Agriculture Centre of Excellence (CII-FACE) in Lucknow on Thursday. Ranvir Prasad, principal secretary, civil supply and consumer protection, highlighted that over 40% of the state's population is affected by anaemia. To address this, the government has already implemented rice fortification across 865 PDS outlets, 1,823 Anganwadi centres, and 102 rice mills, benefiting around 19.17 lakh people. The state's next step—piloting wheat flour fortification—is expected to further combat micronutrient deficiencies and boost nutritional security. A dedicated session on large-scale fortification brought together industry experts and organisations such as PATH, GAIN, Fortify Health, Technoserve, KHPT, and WFP. These stakeholders shared best practices and technological innovations to enhance the fortification of staples like rice, wheat, edible oil, and milk. Supported by the Gates Foundation, CII aims to use this platform to drive improved compliance and manufacturing standards. With 35% of India's wheat and sugarcane output and significant food processing infrastructure, Uttar Pradesh continues to strengthen its food safety ecosystem. The expansion of food testing labs to 18 across the state signals a focus on improved lab capacity and safety monitoring. Ranjan Kumar, principal secretary of Ayush and Food Safety & Drugs Administration, emphasized awareness campaigns and digital monitoring tools aligned with the Viksit Bharat vision. Dr SK Panda from FSSAI reinforced the importance of FBO registration on the FoSCoS portal and robust risk-based inspections. FSSAI also conducted hands-on training on digital compliance through live FoSCoS demonstrations, while sessions covered detection of milk adulterants and food contaminants, with a lab demo at CSIR-IITR enhancing practical understanding among officials.
