Bandipora June 21: International Yoga Day was celebrated across Bandipora district on Tuesday as special Yoga sessions were held in all playgrounds and educational institutions.
Department of Ayush Bandipora in collaboration with district administration Bandipora and District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Bandipora organised a grand function at Mini-Secretariat Bandipora to celebrate the 8th International Day of Yoga.
Students, officers and officials from Ayush, District Youth Services and Sports, Forest Training School Cadets and District Yoga Asana Academy participated in the programme.
Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Dr. Owais Ahmed was chief guest on the occassion.
Nodal Officer ISM Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Khan, Faisal Ali (Padamshri awardee) and officers and officials from district administration were also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion Dr. Owais explained this year’s Yoga day theme “YOGA FOR HUMANITY”and importance of yoga in reducing the sufferings of people. He said Yoga helps in maintaining the physical and mental health.
The participants pledged to bring yoga into their daily lives. Medals and certificates were distributed among the students who got gold, bronze, and silver medals in state yogasana championship from Bandipora district.The DC also appreciated the Dept of Ayush Bandipora for organising the event.
Similar sessions were held across the district in all the educational institutions including GDC Ajas, GDC Sumbal, sports stadiums and government offices wherein large gathering of students, government officials and locals participated.
