NIA, Panchkula Celebrates 11th International Day of Yoga with Grandeur

Panchkula, June 21, 2025: The National Institute of Ayurveda (Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India), under the guidance of Vice Chancellor Prof. Sanjeev Sharma, successfully organized the 11th International Day of Yoga on Saturday, at its campus. This year’s theme, "Yoga for One Earth, One Health," was seamlessly woven into all program activities, reflecting the institute's commitment to holistic well-being.

The Chief Guest for the occasion was Gyan Chand Gupta, Former Speaker, Haryana Legislative Assembly. The event was graced by distinguished guests including Dr. Dinesh Sharma (Registrar, Directorate of AYUSH, Haryana), Swami Prasad Mishra (Principal, Sanskrit Gurukul), Dr. Pradeep Agnihotri (Vice President, Indian Yoga Association), Krishna Goyal (Bharatiya Yoga Sansthan), and Suresh Kumar Verma (Municipal Councillor).

The event commenced with traditional lamp lighting and Dhanvantari Vandana. This was followed by the live broadcast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message and the Yoga Geet. Over 1000 participants collectively performed Common Yoga Protocol, including asanas, pranayama, and meditation.

In his address, Chief Guest Shri Gyan Chand Gupta emphasized the physical and mental health benefits of yoga and urged people to adopt it as a way of life. Dean Prof. Gulab Pamnani encouraged everyone to embrace yoga as a simple and effective path to a healthy life.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from yoga practitioners of Bharatiya Yoga Sansthan, Indian Yoga Sangathan, Chandigarh, and Gurukul Mansa Devi, Panchkula. Faculty members, officers, staff, and students, including Dean (Academic & Administration) Prof. Gulab Pamnani, Dean In-charge Prof. Satish Gandharve, and IDY Coordinator Dr. Gaurav Garg, took active part in the event.

The programme was efficiently anchored by Dr. Anoop M and Dr. Meemansa. At the conclusion, winners of the online quiz competition were felicitated. Participants were also provided with free yoga T-shirts, yoga mats, and refreshments.

The entire event was also streamed live on the institute’s official Facebook page, allowing wider digital participation and outreach.

The primary objective of this celebration was to spread awareness about the benefits of yoga and encourage individuals to adopt yoga for building a “Healthy India.”