“The continued efforts of our Prime Minister have enabled India’s leadership in Yoga, Ayurveda and traditional knowledge healthcare systems. Through the promotion of yoga and its widespread acceptance, India is positioning itself as a leader in the global health and wellness industry.
The celebration of Yoga Mahotsav 2023 marks the official beginning of the 100-day countdown to IDY 2023 and to sensitize and motivate the masses to participate in Yoga centric activities to widen the horizons of Yoga.”
This aligns with the G20’s focus on promoting sustainable and inclusive growth, and underscores India’s commitment to “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” as a guiding principle in its engagement with the world.”
There was an appeal to all corporate houses, to initiate a “Yoga Cell” in their office premises which will help in rejuvenation and maximize efficiency in the workplaces. He further added that till now more than 12,000 research papers related to Yoga have been published in indexed journals. Extensive scientific evidence-based research has been conducted in India as well as other countries.
G Kishan Reddy, said, “Yoga has become a vital component of tourism, and our Prime Minister sees Yoga as a cultural ambassador to unite people worldwide. With the growing popularity of Yoga his Ministry has launched Medical and Health Tourism, which focuses on offering specialized yoga and wellness programs to visitors seeking to improve their health and well-being.”
Meenakashi Lekhi, said, “Yoga has become an integral part of our lifestyle. Yoga is a big contributor to reducing stress in our lives its regular practice is the step to a healthy and disease free life, which leads to our physical and mental well-being.”
Chief Minister of Manipur Shri N. Biren Singh said, “Manipur University, in Imphal, was one of the six central universities selected to start Yoga department by the committee on Yoga education in Universities, Ministry of Human Resources and Development, Govt. of India. Since then Yoga day is celebrated across the plains and hills of the state. Various organisations including educational, health, security forces participate in large number.”
