Ministry of Jal Shakti celebrates 12th International Yoga Day 2026 in New Delhi
New Delhi, June 21
As part of the nationwide celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga 2026, the Ministry of Jal Shakti organised a Yoga Day programme at District Park, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, reaffirming its commitment to promoting wellness, environmental stewardship, and sustainable living.
The event reflected the Government of India's continuous efforts to encourage yoga as a way of life and further the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose initiatives have played a transformative role in making yoga a global movement promoting health, well-being, and harmony with nature.
The programme was graced by VL Kantha Rao, Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, and Ashok KK Meena, Secretary, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti.
The celebration witnessed enthusiastic participation from officials of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), allied departments, representatives of non-governmental organisations, volunteers associated with weekly Yamuna cleaning drives, members of the Yamuna Task Force, school children, youth groups, and stakeholders actively engaged in environmental conservation and river rejuvenation efforts.
A large-scale mass yoga session formed the central feature of the event, emphasising the significance of yoga in achieving physical fitness, mental wellness, and inner balance. Participants from diverse backgrounds joined together to promote a shared vision of healthy living and collective well-being.
As part of the celebrations, a plantation drive was also undertaken under the nationwide campaign "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam", reinforcing the message of nurturing nature and restoring ecological balance. The initiative highlighted the close connection between individual well-being and the health of natural ecosystems.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Yoga has become a global phenomenon thanks to PM Modi's vision. It's wonderful to see government departments actively participating. The Yamuna cleaning volunteers joining in shows how holistic our approach to national development is becoming. Proud moment for India. 🙏
While I appreciate the effort, I hope such events aren't just photo-ops. We need consistent action on river rejuvenation, especially for Yamuna. Yoga and planting trees are great, but let's ensure there's real follow-through on cleaning our rivers. Actions speak louder than asanas. 😕
Having school children and youth groups participate is brilliant! These are the future guardians of our environment. Teaching them yoga alongside environmental stewardship will create a generation that values both health and nature. Kudos to all the organizers and volunteers! 🎉
This is the kind of synergy we need more of. Water conservation, river cleaning, and wellness all tied together. The 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign is particularly heartwarming. Small steps like these, when scaled up nationally, can make a huge difference to our environment.
I appreciate the plantation drive, but cleaning Yamuna requires more than volunteer drives. It needs strict enforcement against industrial pollution. Still, any effort is better than none. Let's hope this yoga day event translates into sustained action for our rivers. 🌊
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