In preparation for the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, scheduled for June 21st, Union Ayush Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav met with officials on May 7th to assess preparations. The minister aimed for a successful event that would be inspirational worldwide, underscoring the government's commitment to making this year's celebration truly extraordinary and globally impactful. Focused strategies include:
1. **Yoga Sangam** - Integrating yoga practices into institutions like schools, hospitals, and corporations.
2. **Harit Yoga** - Promoting eco-awareness through plantation drives combined with yoga activities.
3. **Yoga Connect** - Involving global and diaspora communities in yoga celebrations.
4. **Yoga Bandhan** - Enhancing social unity and shared well-being through mass participation.
The meeting stressed the importance of involving young people, educational institutions, and community leaders to amplify the message and increase participation. This initiative builds on the tradition of International Day of Yoga since its inception by UN in 2015 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative.
Key Entities Referenced
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi.
Ministry of Ayush: Government ministry dealing with traditional medicine systems.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: A government ministry related to public health.
New Delhi: Location of the review meeting.
Yoga for One Earth, One Health: Theme or concept associated with the International Day of Yoga 2025.
Yoga Sangam: An initiative involving integration of yoga with institutions like schools, hospitals, and corporates.
Harit Yoga: An initiative promoting eco-consciousness through yoga-linked plantation drives.
Yoga Connect: An initiative engaging global and diaspora communities in yoga celebrations.
Yoga Bandhan: An initiative fostering social unity and shared wellness through mass participation.
United Nations: The international organization that recognized International Day of Yoga.
June 21st: The date on which International Day of Yoga is observed annually.
Shri Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India, who initiated the International Day of Yoga at the United Nations in 2015.
MVAKS: Likely an internal reference or code related to the release.
AYUSH: Refers to the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, dealing with traditional and non-conventional systems of medicine.
Union Ayush Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav: The Union Minister of State Independent Charge, Ministry of Ayush.
International Day of Yoga 2025: An annual event to be celebrated on 21st June 2025.
IDY 2025: Abbreviation for International Day of Yoga 2025.
AYUSH
Union Ayush Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav
Reviews Preparations for International Day of Yoga
2025
IDY 2025 will not just be successful, but inspirational
for the entire world: Shri Prataprao Jadhav
Posted On: 08 MAY 2025 4:21PM by PIB Delhi
Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush and Union Minister
of State, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare chaired a review meeting on 7th May in New Delhi to assess
the ongoing preparations for the upcoming International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, which will be celebrated
on 21st June 2025 across the globe.
During the meeting, the Minister reiterated the Government’s vision to make this year’s celebration of yoga
truly extraordinary and globally impactful.
Addressing the officials, Union Minister Ayush stated that “we will work with utmost sincerity and
commitment to ensure that International Day of Yoga 2025 is not only a grand success but also serves as a
source of inspiration for the entire world”.
He encouraged all stakeholders to approach the event with renewed energy and unity, stating that the efforts
should reflect the spirit of ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’. He added that “Let us reach every corner of the
country and every part of the globe with the message of holistic well-being through yoga.”
The meeting saw participation from senior officials of the Ministry of Ayush. The review focused on the
planning and implementation of major initiatives such as:Yoga Sangam – Integration of yoga with institutions like schools, hospitals, and corporates
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Harit Yoga – Promoting eco-consciousness through yoga-linked plantation drives
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Yoga Connect – Engaging global and diaspora communities in yoga celebrations
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Yoga Bandhan – Fostering social unity and shared wellness through mass participation
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Shri Jadhav also emphasized the importance of engaging the youth, educational institutions, and community
leaders to amplify the message and participation in IDY 2025.
International Day of Yoga, observed annually on June 21st, has grown into a global cultural and wellness
movement since its inception by the United Nations in 2015 at the initiative of the Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi.
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