Patna:As the nation observed the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY–2025) with renewed enthusiasm under the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” Union Minister of Panchayati Raj and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh joined the nationwide movement by leading a yoga session in Patna, Bihar. The event, held at the iconic Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Library, saw participation from local citizens, yoga enthusiasts, and officials, creating an atmosphere of collective mindfulness and well-being.
🧘 Leadership in Patna: Call for Daily Yoga Practice
In his address, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh extended warm greetings on the occasion of IDY 2025 and urged citizens across the country to make yoga a daily habit, emphasizing its role in achieving physical vitality, mental clarity, and spiritual harmony.
“Yoga is not just an exercise but a way of life. Let us embrace it daily to stay healthy, positive, and in tune with nature,” he said.
The serene lawns of the Khuda Bakhsh Library provided an ideal backdrop for the yoga session, which included Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) asanas, pranayama, and meditation, guided by trained instructors.
🕌 MoS Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel Participates from Agra Fort
Simultaneously, Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel, participated in a yoga session at the historic Agra Fort complex in Uttar Pradesh. The fusion of India’s ancient heritage sites and ancient yogic practice reflected the depth and continuity of Indian civilizational wisdom.
🧘♂️ Yoga Sangam at CSOI Lawns, New Delhi
To mark the occasion, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj organized a vibrant Yoga Demonstration Session under the national campaign “Yoga Sangam” at the Civil Services Officers’ Institute (CSOI) Lawns on Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi. The event aligned with the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” promoting yoga as a unifying force for personal and planetary well-being.
The session witnessed participation from:
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Shri Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj
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Shri Sushil Kumar Lohani, Additional Secretary
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Senior officers and staff from the Ministry
Trained instructors led participants through a sequence of asanas, breathing techniques, and guided relaxation, showcasing how yoga can be seamlessly integrated into daily routines—even within government offices.
🌱 Grassroots Participation through PRIs and RLBs
Following the guidance issued by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in his official letter to Gram Pradhans, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Rural Local Bodies (RLBs) across the country actively contributed to the nationwide celebration. Thousands of gram sabhas, village panchayats, and community centers organized yoga demonstrations, awareness drives, and wellness discussions.
This bottom-up approach is in sync with the government’s commitment to making yoga a grassroots health movement, extending its benefits beyond urban centers into rural India, where community health and awareness are critical to national development.
🌍 Yoga for One Earth, One Health: A Shared Responsibility
This year’s theme—“Yoga for One Earth, One Health”—beautifully encapsulates India’s G20 vision of interconnected wellness. It underlines that individual health and planetary sustainability are deeply linked, and that ancient Indian practices like yoga offer a holistic solution to modern-day challenges ranging from stress and lifestyle diseases to ecological imbalance.
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, through its decentralised network, played a pivotal role in amplifying this message and ensuring that yoga reached even the remotest corners of the country.
✅ Conclusion
From the historic grounds of Patna and Agra to the institutional lawns of New Delhi, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj’s participation in IDY 2025 showcased the collective commitment of India’s rural and governance ecosystem to holistic well-being. With ministers leading from the front and village councils echoing the Prime Minister’s vision, the celebrations became a national reaffirmation of India’s yogic heritage and its role in contemporary health narratives.
As yoga continues to evolve from a national tradition to a global movement, its inclusive adoption by Panchayati Raj institutions reflects a growing awareness that wellness is both a personal responsibility and a collective mission.
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