A grand event was organized in Bhararisain, Karnprayag, Uttarakhand, to celebrate International Yoga Day, where Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in a mass yoga session with over 800 people.
Uttarakhand: Uttarakhand took a historic step on the occasion of International Yoga Day 2025, announcing the state's first 'Yoga Policy'. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami formally unveiled this policy during a state-level yoga program held at the Bhararisain Assembly complex in Karnprayag, practicing yoga alongside over 800 participants.
As the world celebrated the 11th International Yoga Day, focusing on India, Devbhoomi Uttarakhand showcased a confluence of nature, tradition, and spirituality, elevating India's yoga philosophy to new heights. The event was attended by Minister Dhan Singh Rawat, local MLA Anil Nautiyal, renowned yoga guru Bharat Bhushan, and diplomats from several countries.
Uttarakhand's Yoga Policy: A Holistic Approach
The 'Uttarakhand Yoga Policy 2025', presented by CM Dhami, is a significant endeavor to establish the state as a global center for yoga. The policy aims not only to promote yoga but also to integrate it with education, tourism, employment, and health, making it a means of socio-economic development. The Chief Minister announced that under the policy:
- Yoga education will be made mandatory in government schools and colleges.
- Certified yoga instructors will be appointed across the state.
- The Tourism Department will develop special packages to promote yoga tourism.
- Traditional yoga ashrams will be registered and accredited.
- Financial assistance will be provided to yoga-related startups and institutions.
Diplomats Applaud Uttarakhand's Initiative
Diplomats from various countries present at the event praised the Chief Minister and the Uttarakhand government's efforts. They stated that yoga has become a global heritage, and Uttarakhand, being the land of yoga, is playing a crucial role in preserving and promoting this heritage. Representatives from countries like the UK, Japan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and the UAE participated in the yoga session and shared their experiences on the impact of yoga in their respective languages.
Following the yoga session, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami posted on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter): Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient and glorious tradition. It not only strengthens physical health but also provides mental balance and a positive outlook. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, yoga has become a world heritage.
He also appealed to every citizen to incorporate yoga into their daily routine to build a healthy, conscious, and balanced society.
Enthusiasm for Yoga Among Children and Youth
The participation of youth and children was a highlight of the event. The Chief Minister interacted with the children, appreciating their enthusiasm. Students from many schools were seen performing yoga in traditional attire, adding a cultural richness to the program. This policy by the state government will not only benefit the general public but will also give a new identity to Uttarakhand's yoga tourism.
Pilgrimage sites like Rishikesh, Haridwar, Uttarkashi, and Badrinath will now be developed as yoga villages and spiritual centers. This will not only boost health tourism but also promote employment and the local economy.
