ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana Celebrates International Day of Yoga 2023 in Hybrid Mode

Ludhiana, June 21, 2023: International Day of Yoga 2023 was celebrated at ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana jointly by ICAR-CIPHET Ludhiana and Abohar, ICAR- ATARI Zone-1, Ludhiana, ICAR-NRC on Makhana, Darbhanga and Yog Bharti, Ludhiana on Wednesday in hybrid mode. The participants included the scientific, administrative, technical, and supporting staff, students, and other members of the three institutes. Approximately 130 participants joined in person, while 20 participants attended the program remotely from the collaborating institutes.

The program commenced at 7:00 am with the introduction of Yog Guru, Dr. Shiv Kumar Sharma, the Founder of Yog Bharti, Ludhiana, by Dr. Khwairakpam Bembem, a Scientist at ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana. Dr. Sharma then guided the participants through various yoga practices and asanas.

Following the main event, Dr. Parvender Sheoran, the Director of ATARI, Ludhiana, highlighted the global celebration of International Yoga Day and expressed gratitude to ICAR-CIPHET for taking the initiative to jointly organize the program. He suggested that similar programs could be organized in the future on a rotational basis. Dr. Nachiket Kotwaliwale, the Director of ICAR-CIPHET, sincerely thanked Dr. Shiv Kumar Sharma for his enthusiastic session and the active involvement of all the participants. He emphasized that this day serves as an inspiration to embrace yoga and strive for a healthier and more peaceful world. Dr. Kotwaliwale also expressed gratitude to Dr. Parvender Sheoran for his collaborative efforts and thanked all the participants for their active engagement.

The program concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Shri Kunwar Singh, a member of the Institute Sports Promotion Committee at ICAR-CIPHET.