In a nationwide show of unity and enthusiasm, Gram Panchayats across India are preparing to make the upcoming International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 a historic grassroots celebration. This momentum follows a personal appeal from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who, in a letter addressed to Gram Pradhans, urged them to spearhead community-level participation and integrate yoga into daily life.
“Yoga has positively transformed lives not only in India but across the world,” the Prime Minister wrote, emphasizing the transformative impact of yoga and the importance of making it a collective practice. This year’s IDY also marks a decade of its observance on the global stage, making it a significant milestone in India’s cultural and wellness journey.
The theme for IDY 2025, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” reflects the interconnectedness of individual health, community well-being, and environmental balance. PM Modi described yoga as a timeless part of India’s heritage and a vital tool for achieving a balanced and harmonious life.
Across the country, panchayats are taking up the Prime Minister’s call with fervour. Villages are organising regular yoga sessions, public demonstrations of the Common Yoga Protocol, and community outreach events in schools, anganwadis, health centres, and open public spaces. These efforts aim to make IDY 2025 a jan-andolan—a people’s movement that reaches every corner of rural India.
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, praised the collective spirit of the nation. He noted that the overwhelming response from Gram Panchayats demonstrated the inspiring influence of Prime Minister Modi. “His heartfelt call has transformed IDY into a mass movement, with villages across the country embracing yoga as a vital part of rural life,” the Minister said.
In Uttar Pradesh’s Jaunpur district, Om Prakash Yadav, Sarpanch of Pariyari village, shared that the Prime Minister’s letter had a profound impact on his community. Motivated by the message, the village initiated weekly yoga sessions at the Panchayat Bhavan and introduced yoga competitions for school children. A special ‘Yoga Yatra’ was also organised to foster awareness and unity.
In Madhya Pradesh, Sunil Kumar W, Gram Pradhan of Bandakpur in Damoh district, expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister’s initiative, calling it a historic moment for rural India. He shared that the panchayat is preparing a large community yoga session under the Common Yoga Protocol, accompanied by an awareness campaign to ensure every household is informed and involved.
Similarly, in Khera Kursi village of Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh, Sarpanch Pawani Mishra expressed pride and appreciation for the Prime Minister’s outreach. Inspired by the letter, the panchayat established an open-air yoga site in their hilly terrain, which now hosts daily sessions. Women’s groups have also launched campaigns promoting the theme “Health is Wealth,” while schools have conducted painting and essay competitions on Prosperity through Yoga’ to engage children.
In his message, the Prime Minister urged Gram Pradhans to ensure inclusive participation, encouraging involvement from children, youth, women, and the elderly alike. He expressed confidence that these grassroots efforts would make yoga a household practice and turn IDY 2025 into a deeply meaningful national celebration.
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