Nicobar District Marks International Day of Yoga with Enthusiastic Participation Throughout 5 Places

Sri Vijaya Puram | June 22, 2026

The twelfth International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 was celebrated with nice enthusiasm throughout 5 areas in Nicobar District on Sunday, with a whole lot of individuals taking part in mass yoga demonstrations organised underneath the theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.”

The district-level Mass Yoga Demonstration was held at Malacca Jetty in Car Nicobar and witnessed energetic participation from authorities officers, neighborhood leaders and native residents. The programme was graced by Superintendent of Police, Nicobar District, Mr. L. Rahul Nair, because the chief visitor.

Among these current have been Assistant Commissioner (HQ), Dr. Navin Kumar; Medical Superintendent of BJR Hospital, Dr. Grace; Heads of Departments, senior officers and workers members, Tribal Council members, Village Captains and members of the local people.

The yoga session was performed by educated instructors, throughout which individuals carried out numerous yoga asanas and respiration workout routines with enthusiasm and dedication.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Navin Kumar highlighted the significance of incorporating yoga into day by day life and confused its position in slowing the ageing course of, decreasing stress, stopping lifestyle-related ailments and selling a wholesome and balanced way of life amongst all sections of society.

Similar Yoga Sangam programmes have been additionally organised at Nancowry, Campbell Bay, Katchal and Teressa underneath the supervision of the respective Assistant Commissioners and Medical Officers-in-Charge.

According to official figures, the celebrations witnessed the participation of 205 folks in Car Nicobar, 450 in Nancowry, 69 in Teressa, 90 in Katchal and 150 in Campbell Bay. The individuals included officers and workers from numerous authorities departments, well being establishments, native communities and villagers, reflecting a collective dedication in direction of making yoga an integral a part of day by day life and selling a more healthy society.

In a transfer geared toward sustaining the follow of yoga past the annual celebration, BJR Hospital has introduced the graduation of day by day yoga courses for most people from July 1, 2026, to encourage common participation and promote general well being and well-being among the many folks.

The programme commenced with a welcome handle delivered by Dr. Md. Shafique, Medical Officer (Homoeo), BJR Hospital.