International Yoga Day was observed at I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University
On the eve of International Yoga Day, a Yoga Camp was organized at I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) main campus Kapurthala. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, faculty, officers & staff including NCC Cadets and NSS Volunteers. It was a one & half hour event which was under the supervision of a Yoga Instructor. It was arranged by the Department of Youth welfare, Sports & Culture affairs of IKGPTU.
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Jun 21, 2026 05:39
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Jalandhar/Kapurthala, June 21, 2026: On the eve of International Yoga Day, a Yoga Camp was organized at I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) main campus Kapurthala. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, faculty, officers & staff including NCC Cadets and NSS Volunteers. It was a one & half hour event which was under the supervision of a Yoga Instructor. It was arranged by the Department of Youth welfare, Sports & Culture affairs of IKGPTU.
The camp was organized in the mentorship of Prof. (Dr.) Susheel Mittal, Vice Chancellor IKGPTU and inaugurated by Registrar Dr. Navdeepak Sandhu, who highlighted the importance and role of Yoga in maintaining physical, intellectual, mental, and spiritual balance. He emphasized that today’s lifestyle-related health and behavioral issues are contributing to increasing levels of stress, and Yoga serves as a powerful tool to relieve stress and enhance personal efficiency.
Dr. Navdeepak Sandhu encouraged students, particularly NSS Volunteers and NCC Cadets, to adopt Yoga as a regular part of their daily routine so that they can contribute more effectively to the service of society.
The expert instructor explained that Yoga is not merely a combination of Asanas and Pranayam, but a comprehensive discipline that integrates mind, body, and spirit.
Dr. Nitya Sharma, Deputy Registrar HRM IKGPTU elaborated on the concept of Ashtang Yoga, explaining how regular practice can activate various faculties of the body and help in expanding the limits of both the physical and subtle self. Sh Sameer Sharma, Assistant Director Youth affairs, culture & sports emphasized India’s historical and cultural contribution as the birthplace of Yoga, which has now reached every corner of the globe. He encouraged students to explore the multifaceted dimensions of Yoga and integrate them into their lives.
Organizing team also shared their insights and addressed the participants, emphasizing the transformative power of regular Yoga practice.
The program was graced by Sh. Gaganjot Singh, Deputy Registrar, Dr. Gazal Sharma, Assistant Professor, Sh Mohit Kumar Jain, Assistant Registrar Training & Placement and others.
