Amritsar, June 21 (K.L. Jit Walia): NCC Group Headquarters Amritsar celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026, with great enthusiasm and zeal across Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Batala, and Pathankot. The main event was organized on the lawns of Khalsa College, Amritsar. The celebration was held under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.”
A total of 2 officers, 10 ANOs/CTOs, 20 PI staff members, and more than 600 NCC cadets participated in the yoga session and performed various yoga postures and pranayama exercises in accordance with the Common Yoga Protocol.
The event commenced with the live telecast of the address by the Hon’ble Prime Minister. This was followed by a yoga session conducted under the guidance of a yoga instructor from the Indian Yoga Institute, who led participants through various yoga practices. The instructor highlighted the importance of yoga in maintaining physical and mental well-being and promoting healthy ageing. A street play (Nukkad Natak) on the significance of yoga was also presented during the event. The program successfully strengthened awareness about the benefits of yoga and inspired participants to adopt yoga as a way of life.
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