Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan celebrates 11th International Yoga Day in Sambalpur

Sambalpur, June 21: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan marked the 11th International Yoga Day in Sambalpur by highlighting yoga as a scientific practice that enhances physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Speaking at the event held near the Maa Samaleswari temple and the Mahanadi riverbank, the Minister emphasized the importance of adopting yoga for a healthy lifestyle.

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 The Minister joined yoga sessions alongside students from schools and universities, volunteers, members of social organizations, and government officials. The program also featured a live telecast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s yoga demonstration from Visakhapatnam.

Addressing the gathering, Pradhan acknowledged the Prime Minister’s initiative to globally recognize June 21 as International Yoga Day since 2014, noting the overwhelming support from over 150 countries. He underscored the theme for Yoga Day 2025, ‘One Earth, One Health through Yoga,’ praising yoga as a priceless gift of India’s ancient cultural heritage and an effective remedy for health and prosperity.

Highlighting the National Education Policy, the Minister stressed the significance of physical and mental well-being among students and educators. He urged the public to adopt yoga to combat lifestyle diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.

Sambalpur, known for its rich culture and enthusiasm towards physical fitness, has long embraced sports, exercise, wrestling, and daily walks as part of its lifestyle. Pradhan called for increased awareness and participation in yoga across every village in the district to maintain a healthy and beautiful Sambalpur.

Under the blessings of Maa Samaleswari, the Minister appealed to residents to incorporate yoga into their daily lives for enhanced well-being and prosperity. He extended his gratitude to the Sambalpur district administration for organizing the event.

Odisha’s Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, and Drinking Water, Ravi Narayan Nayak, also participated in the yoga celebrations.