As Prime Minister Modi performs yoga asanas on the banks of Srinagar's Dal Lake, before thousands of residents of Jammu and Kashmir, he is expected to gain global coverage besides spurring a series of celebrations across the world with some unique events like 'Yoga for peace'.
More than 7,000 people from various walks of life will join the Prime Minister on the banks of Dal Lake, Srinagar, to mark this special occasion.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Ayush Minister Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav will also join the programme.
This year's theme, 'Yoga for Self and Society', emphasizes the vital role of yoga in promoting both individual well-being and social harmony.
The event aims to bring together thousands of participants who carry messages to promote global health and well-being through the practice of yoga.
On the occasion, Prime Minister Modi will also address the gathering and participate in the Common Yoga Protocol session, highlighting the importance of yoga in fostering physical, mental and spiritual growth.
In particular, Prime Minister Modi has been a pivotal figure in promoting yoga globally.
Since 2015, Prime Minister Modi has led IYD celebrations at several iconic locations including Kartavya Path in Delhi, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Ranchi, Jabalpur and even the UN headquarters in New York.
His leadership has significantly boosted the popularity and global recognition of yoga.
In the last 10 years, IDY has set four Guinness Books of World Records.
In 2015, a total of 35,985 Indians performed yoga at Rajpath along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In 2023, a total of around 23.4 million people from around the world participated in the IDY event.
As a special initiative, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is organizing a unique initiative 'Yoga for Space' to commemorate International Yoga Day 2024.
All ISRO scientists and officials will perform Yoga together as per the Common Yoga Protocol guidelines.
The Gaganyaan project team will also join the global International Yoga Day campaign by practicing yoga on the occasion.
More than 7,000 people from various walks of life will join the Prime Minister on the banks of Dal Lake, Srinagar, to mark this special occasion.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Ayush Minister Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav will also join the programme.
This year's theme, 'Yoga for Self and Society', emphasizes the vital role of yoga in promoting both individual well-being and social harmony.
The event aims to bring together thousands of participants who carry messages to promote global health and well-being through the practice of yoga.
On the occasion, Prime Minister Modi will also address the gathering and participate in the Common Yoga Protocol session, highlighting the importance of yoga in fostering physical, mental and spiritual growth.
In particular, Prime Minister Modi has been a pivotal figure in promoting yoga globally.
Since 2015, Prime Minister Modi has led IYD celebrations at several iconic locations including Kartavya Path in Delhi, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Ranchi, Jabalpur and even the UN headquarters in New York.
His leadership has significantly boosted the popularity and global recognition of yoga.
In the last 10 years, IDY has set four Guinness Books of World Records.
In 2015, a total of 35,985 Indians performed yoga at Rajpath along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In 2023, a total of around 23.4 million people from around the world participated in the IDY event.
As a special initiative, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is organizing a unique initiative 'Yoga for Space' to commemorate International Yoga Day 2024.
All ISRO scientists and officials will perform Yoga together as per the Common Yoga Protocol guidelines.
The Gaganyaan project team will also join the global International Yoga Day campaign by practicing yoga on the occasion.
