Joining the nationwide celebrations on the occasion of International Day of Yoga (IYD) 2025, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, participated in a mass yoga session held in Alwar, Rajasthan today. Shri Yadav also joined attendees in watching the live broadcast of the Prime Minister’s International Day of Yoga event from Andhra Pradesh, reinforcing the message of collective health and global harmony through the ancient Indian practice of yoga.

योग: कर्मसु कौशलम् 🧘

आज 11वें अंतरराष्ट्रीय योग दिवस-2025 के अवसर पर अलवर स्टेडियम में योग में सहभागिता की।

इस अवसर पर प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी की उपस्थिति में विशाखापत्तनम, आंध्र प्रदेश में आयोजित समारोह में वर्चुअल माध्यम से जुड़कर मार्गदर्शन प्राप्त किया।… pic.twitter.com/m5H4WZkfJw
— Bhupender Yadav (@byadavbjp) June 21, 2025

Shri Yadav performed yoga alongside participants in Alwar, emphasizing the importance of yoga in achieving holistic physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. The event reflected the national theme - ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’ - emphasizing ecological responsibility and holistic well-being. The Yoga session witnessed active involvement from local residents, yoga practitioners, students, and officials.

📍स्टेडियम, अलवर

11वें अंतर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस के अवसर पर अलवर में आयोजित योग सत्र की कुछ झलकियाँ।#YogaDay pic.twitter.com/hbSWuskMan
— Bhupender Yadav (@byadavbjp) June 21, 2025

Celebrating IDY 2025, the MoEFCC observed the 'Harit Yoga' initiative at the National Zoological Park, New Delhi, in collaboration with the Ministry of AYUSH. On the occasion, Shri Tanmay Kumar, Secretary (EFCC) and staff of the Ministry participated in a Yoga session, followed by a tree plantation drive under the campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’.

MoEFCC observed Harit Yoga on the 11th International Day of Yoga, blending mindfulness with sustainability. Secretary Shri Tanmay Kumar, along with officials and staff, participated in a yoga session followed by tree plantation under #EkPedMaaKeNaam at the National Zoological… pic.twitter.com/a9ekFV7gOR
— MoEF&CC (@moefcc) June 21, 2025

Across the country, 130 MoEFCC-affiliated organizations—including CPCB, BSI, ZSI, GBPNIHE, CAQM, and others—organized group yoga sessions to mark the occasion.

In Dehradun, the Forest Research Institute (FRI), in collaboration with ICFRE, IGNFA, CASFoS, and DFE, held a ‘Harit Yoga’ event attended by Shri Tokhan Sahu, Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs. Activities included a live screening of the Prime Minister’s address, a common yoga protocol session, and a campus-wide cleanliness drive.

Chief Guest, Sh. Tokhan Sahu and Officials from @FRIDEHRADUN, @IcfreIndia, , @IGNFA_GoI, @casfosddn, @dfe_goi
& students participated in the Tree plantation activities carried out at ICFRE-FRI under the #EkPedMaaKeNaam 2.0 campaign. #HaritYoga #IDY2025 pic.twitter.com/DWrWq0ZD76
— Forest Research Institute (@FRIDEHRADUN) June 21, 2025

The National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), New Delhi, conducted a yoga session promoting health, wellness, and environmental awareness. On this occasion, NMNH launched a national online slogan-writing competition for students of Classes 6 to 8 on the theme ‘Yoga and Cleanliness – Positivity in Life’. Saplings of jamun, neem, and bamboo were also distributed among the students.

All 130 cities under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga. More than 800 events were organized across these cities, with the participation of over two lakh citizens. Municipal corporations, local bodies, and 38 State Pollution Control Boards/Pollution Control Committees conducted ‘Harit Yoga’ sessions, tree plantation drives, cleanliness campaigns, and awareness initiatives promoting better air quality and healthy living. Celebrations with Yoga sessions were also held in several Nagar Vans across the country. Participants also engaged in tree plantation drives, reinforcing the connection between a healthy body and a healthy planet.

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Alwar Press Release