Delhi, June 16: Minister of Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram has emphasized on the need for inclusive and community-led celebrations of International Day of Yoga on 21st June 2025.
He said this time the celebration in tribal areas would highlight the unique convergence of indigenous wellness practices with modern yoga.
Oram encouraged active participation by tribal communities through yoga demonstrations, wellness sessions, and awareness program at the grassroots level.
The Minister of Tribal Affairs, Oram today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the Ministry’s preparedness for the observance of the 10th Anniversary of the International Day of Yoga in New Delhi. The Yoga Day celebrations are being organized as a key component of the ongoing nationwide awareness and benefit saturation campaign, Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan.
The meeting was attended by the Secretary and senior officials of the Ministry.
Underlining the importance of Yoga the Union Minister said that it is not just an exercise but a path to harmony between body, mind, and spirit. He said that tribal communities, with their deep-rooted connection to nature and traditional healing practices, embody this harmony. He said that we must ensure that this year’s Yoga Day becomes a celebration of both modern and indigenous wellness systems.
As part of the celebrations, approximately 1.4 lakh students from 477 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) and more than 10 lakh tribal citizens are expected to participate in the forthcoming yoga sessions and related activities during the 10th Anniversary of the International Day of Yoga.
The Minister also called for effective convergence with the Ministries of AYUSH, State Tribal Welfare Departments, Tribal Research Institutes, EMRSs, Ashram Schools, TRIFED, NSTFDC, and other stakeholders to ensure successful YOGA Day celebrations. He stressed the importance of leveraging digital platforms, community radio, and local tribal languages to ensure last-mile communication and mass mobilization for the event.
These efforts reflect the Ministry’s continued commitment to promoting holistic health, cultural pride, and community empowerment in tribal regions through the Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan-An IEC campaign of the Ministry being held from 15th-30th June, 2025.
The Minister of Tribal Affairs, Oram today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the Ministry’s preparedness for the observance of the 10th Anniversary of the International Day of Yoga in New Delhi.
