The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, under Union Minister Shri Jual Oram, is preparing for the 10th Anniversary of the International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2025. A high-level review meeting was held to assess preparedness, emphasizing inclusive, community-led celebrations in tribal areas that highlight the convergence of indigenous wellness practices with modern yoga. The initiative aims to promote holistic health, cultural pride, and community empowerment through yoga demonstrations, wellness sessions, and awareness programs at the grassroots level, as part of the Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan. Approximately 1.4 lakh students from 477 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) and over 10 lakh tribal citizens are expected to participate. The Ministry is collaborating with Ministries of AYUSH, State Tribal Welfare Departments, Tribal Research Institutes, EMRSs, Ashram Schools, TRIFED, NSTFDC, and other stakeholders, leveraging digital platforms and local languages for effective communication and mass mobilization.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Tribal Affairs: A government ministry responsible for tribal affairs.
Shri Jual Oram: Union Minister of Tribal Affairs.
International Day of Yoga: An annual event celebrated on 21 June.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi.
21 June 2025: The date of the International Day of Yoga celebration being discussed.
New Delhi: Location of the high-level review meeting.
Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan: A nationwide awareness and benefit saturation campaign.
Ministries of AYUSH: Government ministries related to Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy
State Tribal Welfare Departments: Government departments at the state level responsible for tribal welfare.
Tribal Research Institutes: Institutes dedicated to research on tribal communities.
EMRSs: Eklavya Model Residential Schools
Eklavya Model Residential Schools: Residential schools for tribal students.
Ashram Schools: A type of residential school in India.
TRIFED: Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India
NSTFDC: National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation
YOGA Day: Abbreviated reference to the International Day of Yoga
1.4 lakh students: Approximate number of students from EMRSs expected to participate.
10 lakh tribal citizens: Approximate number of tribal citizens expected to participate.
15 – 30 June, 2025: Duration of the Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan IEC campaign.
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Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Union Minister Shri Jual Oram Reviews Preparations
for International Day of Yoga
Yoga it is not just an exercise but a path to harmony
between body, mind, and spirit: Union Minister Shri
Jual Oram
Posted On: 16 JUN 2025 6:00PM by PIB Delhi
Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri Jual Oram has emphasized on the need for inclusive and community-led
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celebrations of International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2025. He said this time the celebration in tribal areas
would highlight the unique convergence of indigenous wellness practices with modern yoga. Shri Oram
encouraged active participation by tribal communities through yoga demonstrations, wellness sessions, and
awareness program at the grassroots level.
The Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri Oram today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the Ministry’s
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preparedness for the observance of the 10 Anniversary of the International Day of Yoga in New Delhi. The
Yoga Day celebrations are being organized as a key component of the ongoing nationwide awareness and
benefit saturation campaign, Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan.
The meeting was attended by the Secretary and senior officials of the Ministry.
Underlining the importance of Yoga the Union Minister said that it is not just an exercise but a path to
harmony between body, mind, and spirit. He said that tribal communities, with their deep-rooted connection
to nature and traditional healing practices, embody this harmony. He said that we must ensure that this year’s
Yoga Day becomes a celebration of both modern and indigenous wellness systems.
As part of the celebrations, approximately 1.4 lakh students from 477 Eklavya Model Residential Schools
(EMRSs) and more than 10 lakh tribal citizens are expected to participate in the forthcoming yoga sessions
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and related activities during the 10 Anniversary of the International Day of Yoga.
The Minister has also called for effective convergence with the Ministries of AYUSH, State Tribal Welfare
Departments, Tribal Research Institutes, EMRSs, Ashram Schools, TRIFED, NSTFDC, and other
stakeholders to ensure successful YOGA Day celebrations. He stressed the importance of leveraging digital
platforms, community radio, and local tribal languages to ensure last-mile communication and mass
mobilization for the event.
These efforts reflect the Ministry’s continued commitment to promoting holistic health, cultural pride, and
community empowerment in tribal regions through the Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan-An IEC
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campaign of the Ministry being held from 15 -30 June, 2025.The Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri Oram today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the Ministry’s
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preparedness for the observance of the 10 Anniversary of the International Day of Yoga in New Delhi
The Minister of Tribal Affairs, Shri Oram today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the Ministry’s
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preparedness for the observance of the 10 Anniversary of the International Day of Yoga in New Delhi
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