International Yoga Day 2024: PM Modi has asked the people of the country to make yoga a part of their daily life. He was delivering a speech at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Center (SKICC) in Srinagar on the occasion of the 10th International Yoga Day. The Prime Minister also participated in the session of the Joint Yoga Protocol.
The Prime Minister took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and stated, “As we mark the 10th International Day of Yoga, I appeal to everyone to make it a part of their daily lives. Yoga promotes strength, good health and well-being. It is great to join this year’s program in Srinagar.”
As we mark the 10th International Day of Yoga, I urge everyone to make it a part of their daily lives. Yoga promotes strength, good health and well-being. It is great to join this year’s program in Srinagar. https://t.co/oYonWze6QU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 21, 2024
He congratulated all the people of the country and those doing Yoga in every corner of the world and said that the world is experiencing a new Yoga economy.
Posting yoga selfies, the chief minister claimed that Srinagar had an «unparalleled vibrancy». he also interacted with yoga practitioners.
Post yoga selfies in Srinagar! Unparalleled life here at Dal Lake. pic.twitter.com/G9yxoLUkpX
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 21, 2024
In his speech, PM Modi suggested that 177 nations support India’s proposal to celebrate International Yoga Day at the United Nations.
«Today, from the land of Kashmir, I wish everyone around the world on International Yoga Day! Ten years ago, I proposed the celebration of International Yoga Day at the United Nations. India’s proposal was supported by 177 nations, which is a record in itself In 2015, at Kartavyapath in Delhi, 35,000 people performed Yogasanas together,» the news agency. ANI cited Prime Minister Modi said.
He called Kashmir the land of yoga and meditation and said the occasion offered him the opportunity to visit the state. He said, “In Srinagar, we are feeling the power that Yoga gives us. I wish all the people of the country and those doing Yoga in every corner of the world on International Yoga Day from the land of Kashmir.”
He mentioned that over the past decade, the expansion of Yoga has changed its global perception, adding that a new Yoga economy was emerging around the world. He pointed out that the Yoga Tourism trend is emerging in India, suggesting that the hospitality, tourism, apparel and other sectors are booming due to the massive influx of people. «This is creating new avenues for employment opportunities for young people», said the Prime Minister.
The theme of this year’s celebrations is «Yoga for Self and Society», highlighting the vital role of yoga in promoting individual well-being and social harmony.
#LOOK | Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs Yoga at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Center (SKICC) in Srinagar in J&K, on International Yoga Day. pic.twitter.com/7rzgZfXOpg
— ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2024
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