Around 9,000 people are expected to join the Prime Minister during the Yoga International Day celebrations, besides The event “Empowering Youth, Transforming J&K” is a pivotal moment for the region, showcasing progress and providing inspiration to young achievers.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Jammu and Kashmir today on 20th and 21st June, 2024.
At around 6 PM, Prime Minister will participate in ‘Empowering Youth, Transforming J&K’ event at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects in J&K. He will also launch Competitiveness Improvement in Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP).
On 21st June, at around 6.30 AM, Prime Minister will participate in 10th International Day of Yoga event at SKICC in Srinagar. Prime Minister will address the gathering on the occasion and take part in the CYP Yoga session thereafter.
Empowering Youth, Transforming J&K
The event “Empowering Youth, Transforming J&K” is a pivotal moment for the region, showcasing progress and providing inspiration to young achievers. On the occasion, the Prime Minister will inspect stalls and interact with Young Achievers of J&K.
Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate 84 Major developmental projects valued at more than Rs. 1,500 crore. The inaugurations will include projects related to road infrastructure, water supply schemes, and infrastructure in higher education etc. Additionally, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for projects like improvement of Chenani-Patnitop-Nashri Section, development of Industrial Estates and construction of 06 Government Degree Colleges.
Prime Minister will also launch the Competitiveness Improvement in Agriculture & Allied Sectors (JKCIP) Project worth Rs. 1,800 crore. The project will be implemented in 90 Blocks across 20 districts of J&K, and will have the project outreach of 300,000 households covering 15 lakh beneficiaries.
Prime Minister will also distribute appointment letters to more than 2000 persons appointed in government service.
The foundation stone laying/inauguration and launch of these projects will empower the youth and upgrade the infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir.
International Day of Yoga
On the occasion of 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 21st June 2024, Prime Minister will lead the International Yoga Day Celebrations at SKICC, Srinagar. This year’s event underscores Yoga’s profound impact on young minds and bodies. The celebration aims to unite thousands in the practice of Yoga, promoting health and wellness on a global scale.
Since 2015, Prime Minister has led the International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations at various iconic locations, including Kartavya Path in Delhi, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Ranchi, Lucknow, Mysuru and even the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
This year’s theme “Yoga for Self and Society” highlights the dual role in fostering individual and societal well being. The event will encourage grassroots participation and the spread of yoga in rural areas.
The Prime Minister, according to Union minister of state for ayush (independent charge) Prataprao Jadhav, has written to all the gram pradhans across the country, encouraging grassroots participation and the spread of yoga in rural areas.
Sharing the details of this year’s IDY, Mr Jadhav said, “This year’s IDY celebrations will be held in Srinagar, with the Prime Minister once again at the helm.”
The Union minister said that this year’s theme — “Yoga for Self and Society” — highlights yoga’s dual role in fostering individual and societal well-being. He said, “Yoga nurtures physical, mental, and spiritual growth while promoting societal harmony. The enthusiastic participation of millions in recent years reflects the profound impact of yoga on communities.”
Mr Jadhav noted that Mr Modi has been a pivotal figure in promoting yoga globally. Since 2015, he has led the IDY celebrations at various iconic locations, including Kartavya Path in Delhi, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Ranchi, Jabalpur and even the United Nations headquarters in New York.
“His (Mr Modi) leadership has significantly boosted yoga’s global popularity and recognition,” the minister said.
Mr Jadhav pointed out that following a proposal by Mr Modi to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on December 11, 2014, it was unanimously resolved to observe June 21 every year as IDY.
“It was an important diplomatic victory for India at the international level. This effort led to the global recognition of yoga,” he said.
On Tuesday, Mr Jadhav launched a “Common Yoga Protocol Book in Braille” to support the visually impaired in learning and practicing yoga with convenience. He also launched the “Professor Ayushman” comic on Yoga. “This book will help children learn and practice yoga with interest and entertainment,” he said.
As a special initiative, this year the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) is organising a unique initiative — “Yoga for Space” — to mark the IDY 2024. All Isro scientists and officials will perform yoga together as per the “common yoga protocol” guidelines. The team from the Gaganyaan project will also join the IDY global campaign by practicing yoga on the occasion.
To promote technology and start-ups in the field of yoga, the Ayush ministry has organised the “Yoga Tech Challenge” on the MyGov portal and the MyBharat portal, which aims to identify and promote those start-ups or individuals who have developed yoga-related tools, software, and accessory products.
Ayush ministry secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha said that the IDY is not only a celebration but also a concerted effort to bring about a behavioural change so that people adopt yoga in their lives so that they can get the benefits of yoga.
Mr Vaidya highlighted that the whole government’s approach to the IDY celebrations is to ensure an inclusive and widespread observance each year.
“Along with state governments, Union territories are actively participating in the IDY 2024. The National Ayush Mission team across the nation is also actively involved in organising IDY events. This collaborative effort underscores the importance of yoga in promoting holistic health and well-being across all sectors of society,” he said.
