On June 21, 2025, the Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) commemorated the 11th International Day of Yoga with a group yoga session held at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi. The event saw participation from employees of various public sector undertakings and was attended by dignitaries including Shri Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, Mrs. Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, and Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, along with senior management from MNRE, SECI, IREDA, and FCI. Led by certified yoga instructors from the Ministry of Ayush, the session emphasized physical and mental well-being, aligning with SECI's focus on sustainability. The program adopted the global theme "Yoga for One Earth, One Health," underscoring the connection between personal health and environmental responsibility. SECI affirmed its dedication to both clean energy development and promoting a healthy lifestyle among its workforce.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy: A ministry of the Government responsible for new and renewable energy.
Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd: A public sector undertaking under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Sunder Nursery, New Delhi: Location of the International Day of Yoga celebration in New Delhi, Delhi.
International Day of Yoga: Annual event celebrated on June 21st.
Shri Sanjeev Chopra: Secretary, Department of Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food Public Distribution
Department of Food and Public Distribution: A department within the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food Public Distribution.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food Public Distribution: A ministry of the Government.
Mrs Nidhi Khare: Secretary, Ministry of Consumer Affairs.
Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi: Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and CMD SECI.
IREDA: Entity along with MNRE, SECI and FCI present at the event.
FCI: Entity along with MNRE, SECI and IREDA present at the event.
Shri Kunal Sudan: Yoga instructor who led the yoga session.
Ministry of Ayush: The ministry from which certified yoga instructors were present.
Yoga for One Earth, One Health: Theme for the current year's International Day of Yoga.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
SECI celebrates 11th International Day of Yoga at
Sunder Nursery, New Delhi
Posted On: 23 JUN 2025 2:39PM by PIB Delhi
The Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga with a
group yoga session organised at the scenic and historic Sunder Nursery, New Delhi. The event took place on
21st June 2025 and witnessed enthusiastic participation from employees across multiple public sector
undertakings.
The event was graced by the presence of Shri Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary, Department of Food and Public
Distribution, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Mrs Nidhi Khare, Secretary,
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable
Energy and CMD (SECI) along with senior management of MNRE, SECI, IREDA and FCI.
The yoga session focused on enhancing physical well-being, mental clarity, and inner balance, values that
align closely with SECI’s commitment to sustainability and holistic development. The practice was led by
Shri Kunal Sudan and a team of certified yoga instructors from the Ministry of Ayush.
Set against the natural heritage backdrop of Sunder Nursery, the programme embraced this year’s global
theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” highlighting the timeless relevance of yoga as a way to harmonise
personal health and environmental consciousness.
SECI continues to remain committed not only to clean energy development but also to cultivating a healthy
and balanced way of life among its workforce and stakeholders.
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