The Ministry of Panchayati Raj marked the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY–2026) with celebrations held across the country, keeping with this year's theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”. Union Minister of Panchayati Raj and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying( FAHD), Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, participated in the IDY–2026 program held at the Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna, Bihar, joining citizens in celebrating the spirit of Yoga and reaffirming the resolve to carry the message of healthy and active living to every corner of the country. Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj and FAHD, Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel, attended a Yoga program held at the Eklavya Sports Stadium, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, where he was joined by a large gathering of participants who enthusiastically and diligently took part in the event.

 

In New Delhi, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj  organised a Yoga session at CSOI Lawns that was attended by Shri Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj along with other senior officers and staff of the Ministry. On this occasion, Shri Bharadwaj observed that Yoga remains a powerful means of promoting physical fitness, mental well-being and holistic health, and urged all to make it an integral part of their daily lives. In line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s letter addressed to Gram Pradhans across the country, urging them to lead community participation, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) nationwide, actively participated today in the 12th International Yoga Day celebrations, taking the spirit of Yoga to the grassroots.

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