The East Coast Railway (ECoR) observed the International Day of Yoga today, at various Railway establishments over East Coast Railway jurisdiction including headquarters at Bhubaneswar, all the three Railway Divisions at Khurda Road, Waltair and Sambalpur.

General Manager, East Coast Railway Shri Parmeshwar Funkwal with staff and officers participated in a yoga session held at Koraput. Similarly, Additional General Manager Shri Mohes Kumar Behera led the officers and staff at Rail Vihar, Bhubaneswar. Apart from this, Divisional Railway Managers / Additional Divisional Railway Managers led the staff and employees at their respective Divisional headquarters at Khurda Road, Sambalpur and Waltair.

Gracing the occasion at Koraput, General Manager Shri Parmeshwar Funkwal emphasized that yoga is one of the best ways to maintain physical and mental fitness, urging regular practice to sustain the body's inner balance.

Employees and officials from other railway establishments, including the Mancheswar Carriage Repair Workshop, Coaching Depots, and various branch offices, also observed International Day of Yoga 2024 at their respective locations.

The International Day of Yoga is celebrated globally with growing participation, spreading the message of universal well-being. Yoga plays a crucial role in fostering a healthy and peaceful society by harnessing collective energy. This year's theme, "Yoga for Self and Society," emphasizes the dual benefits of the practice. Through yoga, individuals can achieve inner balance, enhance strength, balance, and flexibility, maintain cardiovascular health, and reduce stress and anxiety.

Members of the East Coast Railway Women's Welfare Organisation (ECoRWWO) also participated in the grand yoga event. Principal Chief Personnel Officer Shri Siddharth Kati coordinated the Yoga Day celebrations at Bhubaneswar and Divisional Railway Manager/Waltair Shri Saurabh Prasad coordinated Yoga Day celebrations at Koraput.

To mark the occasion, a workshop was organized at the ECoR headquarters in Rail Sadan, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar. Numerous employees and officers participated, sharing their experiences and the benefits they have gained from practicing yoga.

 

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