**Summary of International Day of Yoga 2026 Celebration**
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE) has announced a special event to celebrate the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, 2026. The celebration will take place at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, beginning at 11:00 AM.
**Key Details and Metrics:**
* **Theme:** “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”
* **Participants:** Approximately 1,500 senior citizens are expected to attend.
* **Date and Time:** June 21, 2026, from 11:00 AM onwards.
* **Venue:** Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
* **Event Focus:** Promoting active ageing, wellness, independence, and social participation.
**Program Objectives and Activities:**
The event aligns with the national vision of utilizing Yoga as a sustainable approach to support longevity, emotional well-being, and dignified ageing. The scheduled program includes:
* A collective Yoga performance by senior citizens.
* A spiritual discourse centered on mindful living, inner harmony, and healthy ageing.
* The promotion of the initiative “Vayoyogasangam: a step forward – Ageing with Dignity.”
**Administrative Information:**
* **Release ID:** 2275626
* **Publication Date:** June 20, 2026, 3:05 PM by PIB Delhi
* **Reference Codes:** SM/AJ; Visitor Cell: 591
* **Language Availability:** The release is available in Urdu, Hindi, and Tamil.
Key Entities Referenced
International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026: The 12th annual nationwide celebration under which the specific event for senior citizens is organized.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment: The nodal ministry responsible for organizing the Yoga Day celebration focused on the welfare and wellness of senior citizens.
Yoga for Healthy Ageing: The national theme for International Day of Yoga 2026, aimed at promoting active ageing, longevity, and emotional well-being for elders.
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi: The designated venue for the Ministry's central celebration involving approximately 1,500 senior citizens.
Vayo Yoga Sangam: A specific initiative or slogan mentioned as a step forward towards 'Ageing with Dignity'.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to
Celebrate International Day of Yoga 2026 at
Bharat Mandapam
“Yoga for Healthy Ageing” will be organised in which 1500
Senior Citizens will participate
प्रव तथ: 20 JUN 2026 3:05PM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE) will organise a special Yoga Day celebration at
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 21 June 2026, from 11:00 AM onwards. As part of the nationwide
celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, the event is expected to bring together
approximately 1,500 senior citizens.
The celebration is being organised in alignment with the national theme of the International Day of Yoga
2026 – “Yoga for Healthy Ageing” and reflects the Ministry’s continued commitment towards promoting
active and healthy ageing, wellness, independence and social participation among senior citizens.
Reflecting this national vision, the Ministry’s celebration seeks to promote Yoga as a practical and
sustainable approach for supporting longevity, emotional well-being, and dignified ageing among our
elders.
he programme will include collective performance of the Yoga by senior citizens; and a spiritual discourse
focusing on mindful living, inner harmony, emotional wellness and healthy ageing. As the nation prepares
to celebrate International Day of Yoga 2026, the Ministry calls upon senior citizens across the country to
participate in this collective movement towards a healthier and more inclusive society.
वयोयोगसंगम : a step forward – Ageing with Dignity.
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