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April 28, 2026 10:15 PM

Ayush Ministry steps up preparations for International Day of Yoga 2026

The Ayush Ministry has intensified preparations for the 2026 edition of the International Day of Yoga, convening a high-level core committee meeting on Tuesday to chart out a roadmap for a large-scale and impactful celebration. The meeting chaired by Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha brought together representatives from multiple central ministries and departments to ensure coordinated planning and execution. Key ministries including Home Affairs, External Affairs, Defence, Culture, Railway...

April 7, 2026 5:05 PM

Yoga Mahotsav 2026 kicks off IDY countdown, sets Asia record with mass Trikonasana in Maharashtra’s Lonar

The Ayush Ministry on Tuesday launched the 75-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 with Yoga Mahotsav-2026 in Lonar, Maharashtra, where nearly 5,000 participants created a record by performing Trikonasana together. The event, organised by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), was held at Chhatrapati Shri Shivaji Maharaj Udyan in Buldhana district and entered the Asia Book of Records for the largest gathering performing the yoga posture. Union Minister of St...

March 13, 2026 10:55 PM

Yoga Mahotsav 2026 begins 100-day countdown to International Day of Yoga

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav on Friday inaugurated Yoga Mahotsav 2026 in New Delhi, marking the 100-day countdown to the 12th edition of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026. During the event, the minister launched 10 Yoga Protocols for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Target Groups, designed to support people across various age groups and health conditions. Speaking at the event, Jadhav said the International Day of Yoga has grown into a glob...