Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Marks Yoga Day In Sambalpur; IN PICS

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan marked the 11th International Yoga Day with great enthusiasm in Odisha’s Sambalpur, joining thousands of citizens, students, and volunteers for a mass yoga session.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan marked the 11th International Yoga Day.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan marked the 11th International Yoga Day with great enthusiasm in Odisha’s Sambalpur, joining thousands of citizens, students, and volunteers for a mass yoga session at the revered Mother Samaleswari Peetha and the scenic banks of the Mahanadi River.

Reflecting on the experience, Minister Pradhan said: “Sambalpur has a character, culture and enthusiasm. Sambalpur is emerging as a leading region in the state and the country in terms of physical fitness. Sports, wrestling, morning and evening walks have become an integral part of the daily life of the people."

He continued, "Yoga is a perfect medicine for health and prosperity. To prevent diseases like blood pressure, diabetes, we have to develop a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, special emphasis has been given to the physical and mental fitness of students and teachers in the National Education Policy.”

Sharing glimpses of the event on his official X handle, the Minister expressed his joy at being able to celebrate the day with people from all walks of life.

Sharing the experience, he wrote, “It was a unique experience for me to join the people of Sambalpur, especially students from schools to universities, volunteers, social organizations, government agencies and friends from other organizations, at the Mother Samaleswari Peetha in Sambalpur and on the banks of the Mahanadi River, on the occasion of the 11th 'International Yoga Day'. I would like to thank the Sambalpur District Administration for organizing this event and wish everyone a happy Yoga Day.”

International Yoga Day, celebrated worldwide every June 21 since its adoption by the United Nations in 2014 at India’s initiative, highlights yoga’s invaluable contribution to physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

This year’s theme, “Yoga for One Health, One Earth”, encourages a holistic approach to health and environmental consciousness.

Students, teachers, government officials, social organizations, and local residents came together to demonstrate yoga’s transformative power. Minister Pradhan’s active participation inspired many to adopt yoga as a daily practice and highlighted the government’s focus on fostering healthy, resilient communities. (All Image: @dpradhanbjp/X)