**Summary of the 12th International Day of Yoga 2026 Celebration**
**Event Overview**
On June 21, 2026, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), in collaboration with the Airports Authority of India (AAI), celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY). The event took place at Aviation Park, Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, New Delhi, under the global theme, **“Yoga for Healthy Ageing.”**
**Key Proceedings and Participation**
The program commenced with a ceremonial assembly and a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony. Shri Samir Kumar Sinha, Secretary of Civil Aviation, administered the Yoga Pledge to the participants. This was followed by a guided yoga session led by certified experts adhering to the Common Yoga Protocol.
The event was attended by high-ranking officials, including:
* **Shri Samir Kumar Sinha:** Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation.
* **Shri Vipin Kumar:** Chairman, Airports Authority of India.
* **Shri Puneet Kansal:** Additional Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation.
* Senior officials from both MoCA and AAI.
**Core Objectives and Messages**
The primary objective of the celebration was to promote a culture of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being within the aviation sector. In his address, Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha urged participants to look beyond the single day of observance and integrate yoga, pranayama, and meditation into their daily routines. He emphasized that daily practice contributes to improved health, enhanced energy levels, greater discipline, and a balanced lifestyle.
**Document and Metadata Details**
* **Release Date:** 21 JUN 2026, 5:03 PM
* **Release ID:** 2276204
* **Author:** Divyanshu Kumar (PIB Delhi)
* **Visitor Counter:** 220
* **Language Availability:** Urdu, Hindi, and Tamil
Key Entities Referenced
International Day of Yoga (IDY): A global initiative celebrated to promote health and well-being, with the 12th edition focusing on the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'.
Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA): The primary government body responsible for organizing the event and fostering a culture of wellness within the aviation sector.
Airports Authority of India (AAI): A key collaborating organization that participated in the event to promote physical and mental well-being in the workplace.
Samir Kumar Sinha: The Secretary of Civil Aviation who led the event, administered the Yoga Pledge, and urged participants to integrate yoga into daily life.
Common Yoga Protocol: A standardized set of yoga practices followed during the guided session conducted by certified experts.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Ministry of Civil Aviation Celebrates 12th
International Day of Yoga 2026
Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha urged participants to integrate
Yoga in daily lives
प्रव तथ: 21 JUN 2026 5:03PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), in collaboration with the Airports Authority of India (AAI),
celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 today with an enthusiastic gathering at Aviation
Park, Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, New Delhi. Aligning with this year’s global theme, “Yoga for Healthy
Ageing,” the event underscored the aviation sector’s commitment to fostering a culture of physical,
mental, and spiritual well-being.
The morning programme commenced with a ceremonial assembly, a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony,
and Secretary, Civil Aviation, Shri Samir Kumar Sinha administering the Yoga Pledge. Certified Yoga
experts then led a guided session following the Common Yoga Protocol.The event was also attended by Shri Vipin Kumar, Chairman, Airports Authority of India; Shri Puneet
Kansal, Additional Secretary, MoCA; and other senior officials of the Ministry and AAI. Their
participation underscored the Ministry’s emphasis on fostering a culture of health, wellness and holistic
development in the workplace.
A Call to Integrate Yoga Daily
Addressing the gathering, Shri Samir Kumar Sinha urged participants to look beyond a single day of
observance and integrate the practice into their daily lives.“Yoga, pranayama, and meditation should be integral to our daily routines,” said Shri Sinha. “Dedicating
time to these practices each day contributes significantly to improved health, enhanced energy, greater
discipline, and a balanced lifestyle.”
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Divyanshu Kumar
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