‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’ Announced as Theme for International Day of Yoga 2026

June 1, 2026 7:19 PM

‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’ Announced as Theme for International Day of Yoga 2026

The Ministry of Ayush has announced "Yoga for Healthy Ageing" as the theme for the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY), to be observed on June 21, highlighting yoga's growing role in promoting physical, mental and emotional well-being amid rising global life expectancy. The theme reflects increasing international recognition of yoga as a holistic approach to healthy and active living and underscores its importance in improving not just lifespan but also "healthspan" — the years spent in good...

Ayushman Bharat crosses 11.69 crore hospital admissions, 6.74 crore in private hospitals: Govt

March 23, 2026 2:38 PM

Ayushman Bharat crosses 11.69 crore hospital admissions, 6.74 crore in private hospitals: Govt

As many as 11.69 crore hospital admissions have been authorised under the Ayushman Bharat scheme till February 28, including 6.74 crore in private hospitals, the Parliament was informed on Monday. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav said that strict guidelines are in place to ensure that hospitals provide treatment to beneficiaries without refusal. In case of any denial or irregularity, patients can file complaints through the C...