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Time of India
11-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Harit Yoga among 'signature events' to mark tenth anniversary of Yoga Day
Harit Yoga, integrating environmental sustainability with yoga, gains momentum as a signature event for the International Day of Yoga. Launched in Bhubaneshwar, the initiative promotes tree plantation drives, yoga retreats in nature, and clean-up initiatives. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Delhi: Harit Yoga , a cluster of initiatives aimed at integrating environmental sustainablity with traditional yoga practices, has been gaining momentum across the country in the run-up to International Day of Yoga (IDY). The initiative is among the 10 'signature events' being held to mark the tenth anniversary of the United Nations recognising by Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav on April 7 at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar, the event witnessed participation of more than 6,000 yoga practitioners performing the common yoga protocol (CYP). Over 5,000 medicinal plants were also distributed to promote eco-conscious wellness at the event Jadhav had said, "Our health is inextricably linked to the health of our planet. Just as yoga nourishes our mind and body, tree plantation nourishes the Earth, ensuring a greener and healthier future for generations to come."An Ayush Ministry official said that Harit Yoga is more than a practice -- it is a movement. It brings yoga into action through tree plantation drives yoga retreats in natural settings, sessions at iconic locations, and clean-up initiatives near rivers and water calls on all eco-conscious citizens and organisations to unite personal wellness with environmental healing, the official events have been held under the initiative since its launch. On April 22, a Harit Yoga session at Atmantan Wellness Centre in Mulshi, Maharashtra, held in collaboration with the Frderation of Hotel and Restaurant Association of India (FHRAI) and supported by the Ministry of Ayush, saw a large practised yoga, planted trees and spearheaded a cleanliness drive in the vicinity. They also conducted a series of eco-wellness activities including the CYP, a tree plantation drive, and nature session titled 'Trek to Good Health' promoted physical activity, mental clarity and a deeper connection with the natural environment, an official source another event, a River yoga campaign organised in Lucknow featured yoga sessions along the Gomti River and clean-up drives, led by 137 Composite Ecological Task Force Battalion (Territorial Army) of the 39 Gorkha effort was carried out in collaboration with Lucknow Nagar Nigam, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), and the State Mission for Clean Ganga (SMCG-UP).The campaign will culminate on June 21, the International Day of Yoga, symbolising a collective journey of self-reconnection and environmental a significant step towards fostering environmental sustainability and holistic well-being, the Indian Yoga Association (IYA), in collaboration with its state chapters on April 22, 2025, held a nationwide tree plantation drive under the 'Harit Yoga' nationwide plantation drive saw active participation from 12 IYA state chapters, including Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Nagaland, New Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Pune, Jaipur, and Uttarakhand, alongside the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), New Delhi, reaffirming their collective commitment to a greener at MDNIY planted saplings and emphasised eco-conscious living as a key aspect of Jaipur, a special yoga session was held alongside a human chain formation and the distribution of Ayurvedic drinks to promote environmental Chhattisgarh, the IYA State Chapter conducted a tree plantation drive at Teli Gundar School, Patan Tehsil, Durg district, planting medicinal plants and installing tree guards to ensure their long-term protection, sources initiatives across other states highlighted the synergy between yoga and environmental action, engaging diverse stakeholders, including nature clubs, NGOs, yoga institutions, and government Dr Hansaji Yogendra, president of IYA and director of the Yoga Institute, lauded the Ministry for conceptualising Harit Yoga, saying, "This initiative underscores the intrinsic connection between sustainable living and yoga, serving as a powerful reminder that the well-being of the planet and its people are deeply intertwined."Swami Chidanand Saraswati, member of the IYA governing council and president of Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh, urged citizens to embrace yoga's deeper essence, noting, "Yoga is a journey of harmony between the self and nature."As as part of the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign, more than 100 fruit-bearing and medicinal trees were planted at the Trans Himalayan Herbal Garden on April 22. A special yoga session was also held there to encourage mindfulness and eco-conscious event also spotlighted 'Poshan Vatikas' to promote sustainable health and traditional healing, another source on April 29, FHRAI, the National Medicinal Plants Board and FHRAI Institute of Hospitality Management held a Harit Yoga event at Knowledge Park 123, Greater Noida. More than 2000 medicinal plants -- including 1000 Tulsi, 500 Ashwagandha and 500 Shatavari -- were distributed and planted, each tagged with a QR code for digital tracking.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Marked improvement in accessibility of healthcare services due to Ayushman Arogya Mandirs: Minister
New Delhi, The 12,500 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs across the country have significantly enhanced healthcare availability with the number of beneficiaries rising from 1.5 crore in 2021 to more than 11.5 crore in 2025, Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav said on Thursday. As a result, there has been a remarkable improvement in the accessibility of Ayush healthcare services , driven by improved infrastructure, availability of medicines, trained staff, and strengthened educational institutions, he said after inaugurating the two-day National Ayush Mission (NAM) Conclave 2025. Reaffirming its commitment and highlighting the strides taken by various states and Union Territories in the Ayush sector, the conclave commenced at Kaivalyadhama in Maharashtra's Lonavala. The event sets the stage for a future roadmap to consolidate and expand the outreach of Ayush services across the nation, the statement said. Organised by the Ministry of Ayush, the conclave has brought together Ayush experts, policymakers, health professionals, researchers, and innovators. It aims to strengthen the integration of traditional Indian systems of medicine into mainstream healthcare, making wellness more accessible, affordable, and evidence-based for the common citizen, the statement said. Jadhav said the ministry had organised a NAM Conclave in 2023, where ministers and senior officials from various states and UTs shared valuable insights for the effective implementation of the scheme. That dialogue resulted in the formulation of an action plan to improve the execution and outcomes of the National Ayush Mission, Jadhav said. "The initiative of establishment of 12,500 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs has significantly enhanced healthcare availability, with the number of beneficiaries rising from 1.5 crore in 2021 to more than 11.5 crore in 2025," he said. "I am confident that this second edition of the National Ayush Mission Conclave will serve as a robust platform for both states and UTs and the central government to jointly review the mission's progress, strengthen governance systems, promote innovation, streamline financial processes, and ensure rapid and effective implementation of programmes at the grassroots level," he added.
