Grand Mass Yoga Sessions to Be Held in Balrampur on International Day of Yoga

Women and Child Development Minister Lakshmi Rajwade to Attend as Chief Guest

Yoga Programmes to Be Organised from District Headquarters to Village Panchayats Under the Theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”

Raipur, June 2026 : On the occasion of the 12th International Day of Yoga, large-scale mass yoga sessions will be organized across Balrampur-Ramanujganj district on June 21. The district-level main event will be held at the sports ground of the Government Higher Secondary School in Balrampur from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Chhattisgarh Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Minister Lakshmi Rajwade will participate in the event as the Chief Guest and join the mass yoga practice.

This year, the International Day of Yoga is being observed under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.” To ensure the successful conduct of the programme, the district administration has assigned responsibilities to various departments and completed preparations for the event.

As per the directions of Collector Chandan Sanjay Tripathi, Chief Executive Officer of the District Panchayat Nayantara Singh Tomar has been appointed as the Nodal Officer, while the District Education Officer and the Assistant Commissioner of Tribal Development have been designated as Assistant Nodal Officers for the programme.

To ensure smooth execution, responsibilities relating to drinking water supply, electricity, sanitation, medical assistance, security arrangements, traffic management and parking, participant registration, photography, videography and other logistical requirements have been assigned to the concerned officials. All departments have been instructed to complete their preparations well in advance.

Apart from the main event at the district headquarters, yoga programmes will also be organized across urban local bodies, Gram Panchayats, government offices, schools, colleges and various public places throughout the district. The initiative aims to promote awareness about the benefits of yoga and encourage people from all walks of life to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

The events will witness participation from public representatives, government officials and employees, students, voluntary organisations and members of the general public.

The district administration has appealed to citizens to participate in large numbers in the mass yoga sessions scheduled for June 21. It has urged people to make yoga an integral part of their daily routine and contribute to the creation of a healthy, fit and disease-free society.

The administration expressed confidence that widespread public participation would help strengthen the message of holistic health and well-being while reinforcing the importance of yoga as a tool for physical, mental and emotional wellness.