The Ministry of Mines is celebrating the 11th International Day of Yoga with great enthusiasm and nationwide participation, in alignment with this year’s global theme — “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” The theme reflects the deep connection between individual well-being and the health of the planet, with yoga serving as a powerful tool for both.
Inspired by the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry has launched a series of impactful initiatives to promote yoga as a way of life among its workforce and the larger community.
As a prelude to the global celebration, the Ministry conducted a comprehensive 6-day Yoga Boot Camp (14–20 June) across its field offices and CPSEs — including NALCO, HCL, MECL, IBM, GSI, JNARDDC, and NIRM. The boot camp featured inclusive yoga sessions for officials, mine workers, contractual staff, local communities, school children, and women employees — even at underground mine entrances. Wellness talks, Y-Break demonstrations, and creative contests also formed an integral part of the week-long engagement. In total, over 20,000 individuals participated across the country.
A major highlight was the mega yoga event held on 20th June at LB Stadium, Hyderabad, organised under the leadership of Union Minister for Mines, G. Kishan Reddy, as part of the International Day of Yoga countdown. The event witnessed a record turnout of over 35,000 participants, including personnel from the Indian Army, Central Government offices, yoga organisations, students, and citizens. The mass yoga session emerged as a powerful symbol of unity, wellness, and collective energy.
These initiatives reflect the Government of India’s broader vision of integrating wellness into workplace productivity and societal well-being. The Ministry of Mines remains committed to furthering this mission through yoga — for individuals, for communities, and for the planet.