Lucknow, June 20: Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh is set to script a new chapter on the occasion of the 12th International Yoga Day. Extensive preparations have been completed to connect around 1.42 crore students studying in 1.32 lakh Parishadiya Vidyalayas across the state, along with more than 78,000 girls enrolled in 746 Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas, with the practice of yoga.
On International Yoga Day, June 21, collective yoga sessions will be organised in schools across the state with the participation of students, teachers, Shiksha Mitras, instructors, and parents. Director of Education (Basic), Anil Bhushan Chaturvedi, has been designated as the nodal officer for the effective monitoring and coordination of the programmes.
The Yogi government’s continuous efforts to transform yoga into a mass movement and establish it as the foundation of a healthy lifestyle will be reflected in this year’s International Yoga Day celebrations, as school campuses from villages to cities will witness a vibrant yoga-centric environment.
Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Basic Education Department has completed all preparations for the successful observance of International Yoga Day on June 21.
In accordance with the directions of the Ministry of AYUSH and the Ministry of Education, Government of India, detailed guidelines have been issued to all Divisional Assistant Directors of Education, District Basic Education Officers, and Block Education Officers across the state. The department aims to ensure that Yoga Day is not merely observed as a formal event but becomes a lasting message promoting healthy habits and a positive lifestyle among students.
As per the instructions issued by the Basic Education Department, schools will organise collective yoga sessions, pranayama exercises, and awareness programmes highlighting the importance of yoga on June 21. Students will be educated about the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of yoga. The participation of parents and members of the local community will also be encouraged to ensure that the message of yoga reaches every section of society.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh has made significant efforts in recent years to integrate yoga into school education and public health initiatives.
Along with promoting regular yoga activities in schools, the government has placed special emphasis on developing good health, discipline, concentration, and positive thinking among students.
This large-scale programme on June 21 will not only strengthen the global identity of yoga but also reinforce the state’s commitment to nurturing a healthy, aware, and confident younger generation.
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