**Executive Summary**
On June 21, 2026, various government offices and educational institutions across Nagpur celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga. Organized under the theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," these events aimed to promote preventive healthcare, mental resilience, and physical fitness. Officers, employees, students, and their families participated in yoga asanas and meditation sessions to encourage the adoption of yoga as a lifelong daily practice.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Event Overview and Theme**
* **Theme:** The 2026 celebrations focused on "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," emphasizing health, vitality, and well-being across all life stages.
* **Scope:** Activities were held across multiple government departments, military stations, and academic campuses in Nagpur and surrounding regions.
* **Methodology:** Most sessions followed the "Common Yoga Protocol" prescribed by the Ministry of Ayush, including asanas, pranayama (breathing exercises), and mindfulness practices.
**Participation by Academic Institutions**
* **IIM Nagpur:** Conducted a session led by Dr. Sanjay Arora involving faculty, staff, and distinguished guests.
* **Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University:** Organized sessions across campuses in Ramtek, Nagpur, and Ratnagiri under the Vice-Chancellor’s guidance.
* **National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU):** Held a program at the IT Park campus for faculty and staff.
* **Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya:** Teachers and students participated in sessions at the Major Dhyan Chand Sports Ground.
**Defense and Public Security Initiatives**
* **NDRF Academy:** Hosted sessions at Suradevi and Civil Lines campuses for officers, staff, and trainees in collaboration with Janardan Swami Yogabhyasi Mandal.
* **Indian Air Force (IAF):** The Headquarters Maintenance Command conducted a mass yoga session led by Air Marshal Yalla Umesh.
* **Army and Sub Area Command:** Joint sessions were held at Sitabuldi Fort and across military stations including Devlali, Kamptee, and Ahmedabad for serving personnel and veterans.
* **NCC OTA, Kamptee:** Involved 559 Cadet Training Officers (CTOs) to promote a disciplined and healthy lifestyle.
**Public Sector and Government Department Highlights**
* **Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM):** Highlighted the importance of integrating meditation into daily life at its headquarters.
* **Western Coalfields Limited (WCL):** Held a large-scale event at Indora Parade Ground featuring Padma Shri Dr. Uma Shankar Pandey as the Guest of Honour.
* **NHAI and Postal Division:** Regional offices of the National Highways Authority of India and the Nagpur City Postal Division (GPO) organized sessions for employees to foster well-being in the workplace.
**Impact Analysis**
**Government Employees and Officers**
**Impact**
Staff members across various departments were sensitized to the benefits of yoga as a tool for stress management and preventive healthcare.
**Action Required**
Incorporate regular yoga and breathing exercises into daily routines to maintain physical and mental health.
**Defense Personnel and Trainees**
**Impact**
Personnel, including NCC trainees and NDRF officers, were encouraged to view yoga as a fundamental component of a disciplined and fit lifestyle.
**Action Required**
Adhere to the "Common Yoga Protocol" and integrate these practices into ongoing training modules.
**Academic Communities (Faculty and Students)**
**Impact**
The academic environment benefited from the promotion of mindfulness and emotional balance, supporting overall student and staff development.
**Action Required**
Continue organizing wellness activities to encourage students to adopt healthy habits early in life.
**Family Members of Employees**
**Impact**
The inclusive nature of the events extended health awareness to the broader community, promoting the concept of "healthy ageing" within families.
**Action Required**
Participate in community or institutional wellness programs to support long-term physical vitality.
Key Entities Referenced
International Day of Yoga: A global initiative observed annually on June 21 to promote yoga; the document details the 12th edition celebrated in 2026.
Yoga for Healthy Ageing: The specific theme for the 12th International Day of Yoga, focusing on preventive healthcare and lifelong well-being.
Common Yoga Protocol: A standardized set of yoga practices and guidelines prescribed by the Ministry of Ayush for mass yoga sessions.
Ministry of Ayush: The regulatory body that prescribed the Common Yoga Protocol used by government institutions during the celebrations.
Nagpur: The central location where multiple government offices, academic institutions, and military stations organized yoga sessions.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government Offices Across Nagpur Celebrate
the 12th International Day of Yoga 2026 with
Enthusiastic Participation
- Various Organization Mark the Occasion with Yoga Sessions
Promoting Health, Well-being and Healthy Ageing
प्रव तथ: 21 JUN 2026 5:19PM by PIB Mumbai
Nagpur, 21 June 2026
The 12th International Day of Yoga was observed across Nagpur on June 21, 2026,
with officers, employees, and their family members participating in yoga sessions
organized by various government offices and institutions. The celebrations were
held in line with this year's theme, "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," which underscores
the importance of embracing yoga as a lifelong practice for maintaining health,
vitality, and overall well-being.
The theme also highlighted yoga's contribution to preventive healthcare by
promoting physical fitness, mental resilience, and emotional balance. Marking the
occasion, several government organizations conducted yoga programmes and
wellness activities, encouraging participants to adopt healthier lifestyles through the
regular practice of yoga.
Presented below are highlights of the International Day of Yoga celebrations
organized by various government offices and institutions across Nagpur.
Indian Institute of Management Nagpur (IIM Nagpur)
The Indian Institute of Management Nagpur (IIM Nagpur) celebrated the
International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026. The yoga session was conducted by
Dr. Sanjay Arora, who guided participants through various yoga asanas, breathing
exercises, and mindfulness practices. Dr. Prashant Gupta, Dean (Faculty &
Academic), along with faculty members, officers, staff, distinguished guests, and
other participants, took part in the programme, while Dr. Bhimaraya Metri,
Director, joined the event virtually and addressed the gathering.National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Academy, Nagpur
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) Academy, Nagpur celebrated
the International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026, at its Suradevi and Civil Lines
campuses. Brigadier R. Sathya Narayanan, Director, NDRF Academy,
participated in the programme and encouraged officers, staff, trainees, and their
family members to make yoga a part of their daily lives. The yoga session was
conducted by a trained team from Janardan Swami Yogabhyasi Mandal.
Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)
The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) celebrated the International Day of Yoga
on June 21, 2026, at its Headquarters. The yoga session, organized under the
theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," included various breathing exercises and yoga
asanas. Shri Pankaj Kulshrestha, Controller General, Indian Bureau of
Mines, participated in the programme and highlighted the importance of
incorporating yoga and meditation into daily life. Senior officials, including Dr. Y. G.
Kale, Chief Controller of Mines (MDR); Shri S. K. Adhikari, Chief Mining
Geologist; Shri B. L. Gurjar, Controller of Mines; and Shri Pushpendra Gaur,
Controller of Mines (MTS), were also present.Headquarters Maintenance Command, Indian Air Force
The Headquarters Maintenance Command, Indian Air Force, Nagpur
celebrated the International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026. The programme was
graced by Air Marshal Yalla Umesh, VSM, PhD, Air Officer Commanding-in-
Chief, Maintenance Command. Senior officers, personnel, and their family
members participated in the mass yoga session conducted in accordance with the
Common Yoga Protocol prescribed by the Ministry of Ayush.
Uttar Maharashtra & Gujarat Sub Area
The Uttar Maharashtra & Gujarat Sub Area celebrated the International Day
of Yoga on June 21, 2026, with yoga sessions organized across military stations at
Devlali, Kamptee, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Bhusawal, and Nagpur. The programme
witnessed participation from serving defence personnel, veterans, civilian staff, and
their family members. In Nagpur, a joint yoga session by the Indian Army and
Indian Air Force was organized at Sitabuldi Fort, where participants performed
various yoga asanas, breathing exercises, and meditation techniques under expert
guidance.NCC Officers Training Academy (OTA), Kamptee
The NCC Officers Training Academy (OTA), Kamptee celebrated the
International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026, in line with the theme "Yoga for
Healthy Ageing." The programme witnessed participation from officers, Junior
Commissioned Officers (JCOs), instructors, and 559 Cadet Training Officer (CTO)
trainees, reflecting the Academy's commitment to promoting a healthy and
disciplined lifestyle through the practice of yoga.
Western Coalfields Limited (WCL)
The Western Coalfields Limited (WCL) celebrated the International Day of
Yoga on June 21, 2026, at the WCL Headquarters, Indora Parade Ground, Nagpur.
The programme was led by Dr. Hemant Sharad Pande, Chairman-cum-
Managing Director, WCL, and witnessed participation from Functional Directors,
the Chief Vigilance Officer, members of the Operating Committee, officers,
employees, their family members, and yoga practitioners. Padma Shri Dr. Uma
Shankar Pandey, popularly known as 'Jal Prahari', attended the programme as the
Guest of Honour and joined participants in the yoga session.Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University
The Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University celebrated the International
Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026, across its campuses at Ramtek, Nagpur, and
Ratnagiri under the guidance of Dr. Atul Vaidya, Vice-Chancellor. The yoga
sessions were conducted by Prof. Radhika Wazalwar at Nagpur, Prof. Sujata
Dravyakar at Ramtek, and Prof. Avinash Chavan and Prof. Kashmira Dali at
Ratnagiri. Senior officials, including Prof. Lalita Chandratre, Dean; Prof.
Harikrishna Agasti, Campus Director, Ramtek; Prof. Kalapini Agasti,
Programme Coordinator; and Dr. Roshan Alone, Registrar, were present on
the occasion.
National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Nagpur Campus
The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), Nagpur Campus
celebrated the International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026, at its campus in IT
Park, Subhash Nagar, Nagpur. The programme was organized under the guidance of
Prof. (Dr.) S. O. Junare, Campus Director. Dr. Niraj Kumar Singh, Associate
Dean; Ms. Chetna Tidke, Assistant Registrar; faculty members; and staff
participated in the yoga session.South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC), Nagpur
The South Central Zone Cultural Centre (SCZCC), Nagpur, under the Ministry
of Culture, celebrated the International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026, in
collaboration with Janardan Swami Yogabhyasi Mandal, Nagpur. The yoga
session was inaugurated by Shri Sopan Avchar, Yoga Instructor, and Shri
Deepak Kulkarni, Assistant Director (Programme), SCZCC. Officers and
employees of the Centre, members of Janardan Swami Yogabhyasi Mandal, and
citizens participated in the programme under expert guidance.The International Day
of Yoga was also observed at the Western Group of Temples, Khajuraho, where
Mrs. Aastha Karlekar, Director, SCZCC, Mrs. Chitrangana Agale Reshwal,
Pakhawaj Guru, participants of the Pakhawaj workshop, and Shilpgram staff
members took part in the yoga session.
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya
The Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya celebrated the
International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026, at the Major Dhyan Chand Sports
Ground. Teachers, officers, employees, research scholars, and students participated
in the programme organized under the theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing." The
yoga session was conducted by Ms. Sangeeta Somankar, Yoga Instructor, who
guided participants through the Common Yoga Protocol, including various yoga
asanas, pranayama, and meditation practices.The programme was coordinated by
Dr. Sandeep Sapkale, Assistant Professor, while Dr. Nishith Rai, Ex-officio
Secretary, Physical Education and Sports Committee, proposed the vote of
thanks.National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Regional Office, Nagpur
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Regional Office, Nagpur,
celebrated the International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026, under the theme
"Yoga for Healthy Ageing." Yoga sessions were organized at the Regional Office
and its Project Implementation Units (PIUs), with officers and employees actively
participating in the programme.
The yoga session was conducted under the guidance of Shri Satish Janve, Yoga
Instructor, who led participants through various yoga asanas, pranayama, and
meditation practices. Shri Ashutosh Pimple, General Manager (Technical),
NHAI Regional Office, Nagpur, participated in the programme along with other
officers and employees.
Nagpur City Postal Division
The Nagpur City Postal Division celebrated the International Day of Yoga on
June 21, 2026, at the Nagpur General Post Office (GPO) under the theme
"Yoga for Healthy Ageing." The yoga session was conducted by Shri Deepak
Chawne and Smt. Swati Chawne, who guided participants through yoga and
meditation practices. Dr. Sudhir Jakhere, Director Postal Services, Nagpur
Region; Shri H. Sarath Kumar, Senior Superintendent of Post Offices,
Nagpur City Division; Shri Rajat Hedau, Manager, Mail Motor Services,
Nagpur; Shri G. B. Ambhore, SRM, RMS 'F' Division, Nagpur; Shri Sujitkumar
Landge, Senior Postmaster, Nagpur GPO; and Shri Vilas Bhoge, Senior
Postmaster, Nagpur City Head Office, along with postal officers, officials, and
their family members, participated in the programme.***
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