Ahead of the International Day of Yoga on June 21, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday hailed the state as the land of yoga and sages, while highlighting the government’s efforts to promote yoga at the grassroots level.
Joined by officers and staff, Dhami performed yoga at his residence and urged the people of Uttarakhand to incorporate the ancient practice into their daily lives.
“Yoga is not just a physical exercise but a journey towards inner peace and self-realisation. It is a means to calm the mind and reach the depths of consciousness,” the Chief Minister said.
Emphasising yoga’s deep roots in Indian culture, Dhami described it as a fundamental pillar of Sanatan Dharma, which has long prioritised human values and holistic well-being.
“This is why yoga has become an integral part of the lives of crores of people across the world, establishing the Indian way of life on the global stage,” he added.
The Chief Minister also recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposal at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014 to designate an International Day of Yoga. The resolution received support from 175 countries and led to the annual observance of Yoga Day on June 21.
Dhami noted that yoga has also become a source of livelihood, generating employment opportunities in India and abroad. To strengthen this momentum, the state government has introduced a Yoga Policy aimed at establishing Uttarakhand as the global capital of yoga and wellness.
(With ANI inputs)