NYK Udhampur observes International Day of Yoga at Subhash Stadium, Udhampur:
21/06/2024
Udhampur,June 21 (KIP)- Nehru Yuva Kendra Udhampur, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India observed International Day of Yoga at Subhash Stadium, Udhampur. In addition, yoga activities in different blocks were organized by NYK affiliated youth clubs and CBOs. At the District Level, Sh. Lal Chand (DDC Chairman) attended the event as Chief Guest along with Ms. Saloni Rai (Deputy Commissioner), Sh. Joginder Singh (SSP), Mr. Khushal Gupta (DYO) and all the district officers. With the theme “Yoga For Self and Society”, the youth volunteers of NYK Udhampur participated enthusiastically at different locations including Town Hall Ramnagar, PDA Hut Dudu, Manwal, Baredian and different iconic locations. In Ramnagar, the yoga was performed by more than 100 youth volunteers under the supervision of Arya Youth Club. Similarly in Dudu, more than 80 youth volunteers gathered and performed yoga under the supervision of Jakhed Youth Club.
The yoga gurus made the youth aware about the benefits of performing Yoga and its importance in the present scenario. He focused on its need when the entire world is facing serious health issues due to increasing pollution and other climatic factors. He added that Yoga and Pranayam aims at boosting immunity and makes us strong to face all health challenges, be it physical or mental. District Youth Officer Sh. Khushal Gupta lauded the efforts of District administration and Dept. of AYUSH for leading at the front to organise yoga activities across every nook and corner. He appealed and urged all the youth to perform Yoga every day and make it a part of their life for their physical as well as emotional well being.