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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Takes Part in Yoga Day Celebrations in Shillong, Highlights Role of Yoga in Physical and Mental Fitness

Singh joined around 1,000 soldiers and air warriors in asanas and breathing exercises as the armed forces marked the 12th International Day of Yoga.

  • On Sunday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led around 1,000 soldiers of the Indian Air Force and Indian Army in yoga sessions at the Eastern Air Command Headquarters in Shillong, Meghalaya, marking the 12th International Day of Yoga.
  • This year's observance, themed 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing,' emphasizes wellness across all ages, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal at the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
  • From the Siachen Glacier to the Rann of Kutch, armed forces observed yoga across diverse terrains, while Chief of Defence Staff General N.S. Raja Subramani led celebrations at the National War Memorial in Delhi.
  • Singh described yoga as "a holistic science and an art of living" that fosters mental clarity and emotional resilience, urging citizens to integrate regular practice into daily routines.
  • Reflecting the event's global significance, defence attaches from more than 17 countries participated, while more than 10,000 officials of the Defence Accounts Department joined a virtual mass movement promoting wellness.
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