Ministry of Mines is celebrating the 11th International Day of Yoga with great enthusiasm and nationwide participation, in alignment with this year’s global theme — “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” The theme reflects the deep connection between individual well-being and the health of the planet, with yoga serving as a powerful tool for both.

Inspired by the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Ministry has launched a series of impactful initiatives to promote yoga as a way of life among its workforce and the larger community.

The main celebration will be held on 21st June 2025 at Vinay Marg, New Delhi, from 7:00 AM onwards, led by Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Shri V.L. Kantha Rao, and will be attended by senior officials, staff, and their families. Around 300 participants are expected to join the session. Additionally, field organizations under the Ministry are organizing yoga sessions at over 81 locations across the country — including mine sites, geo-heritage locations, corporate offices, and more.

As a prelude to the global celebration, the Ministry conducted a comprehensive 6-day Yoga Boot Camp (14–20 June) across its field offices and CPSEs — including NALCO, HCL, MECL, IBM, GSI, JNARDDC, and NIRM. The boot camp featured inclusive yoga sessions for officials, mine workers, contractual staff, local communities, school children, and women employees — even at underground mine entrances. Wellness talks, Y-Break demonstrations, and creative contests also formed an integral part of the week-long engagement. In total, over 20,000 individuals participated across the country.

A major highlight was the mega yoga event held on 20th June at LB Stadium, Hyderabad, organised under the leadership of Union Minister for Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, as part of the International Day of Yoga countdown. The event witnessed a record turnout of over 35,000 participants, including personnel from the Indian Army, Central Government offices, yoga organisations, students, and citizens. The mass yoga session emerged as a powerful symbol of unity, wellness, and collective energy.

These initiatives reflect the Government of India’s broader vision of integrating wellness into workplace productivity and societal well-being. The Ministry of Mines remains committed to furthering this mission through yoga — for individuals, for communities, and for the planet.

𝐀 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐀𝐭 𝐇𝐲𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐝!

Joined the 24-hour Countdown Event to the International Yoga Day 2025 at L B Stadium, Hyderabad, today. Over 40,000+ people from various walks of life, including students, yoga instructors,… pic.twitter.com/syHuV2g1zZ
— G Kishan Reddy (@kishanreddybjp) June 20, 2025

Day 6 of the GSI Yoga Bootcamp saw enthusiastic participation from officers and staff across India for energising yoga sessions focused on boosting both body and mind. With growing enthusiasm each day, GSI continues to champion wellness and mindfulness at the workplace — all in… pic.twitter.com/YvIt4TSemx
— Geological Survey of India (@GeologyIndia) June 19, 2025

Employees of Malanjkhand Copper Project, HCL's Unit at MP virtually joined "One-Day Countdown Event" to the 11th International Day of Yoga led by Hon'ble Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G Kishan Reddy ji, from LB Stadium, Hyderabad on 20.06.2025#InternationalDayofYoga… pic.twitter.com/NxYjY9IABN
— Hindustan Copper Ltd (@copper_ltd) June 20, 2025

Under the aegis of IBM Vijayawada Regional Office, M/s UltraTech Cement Limited, Andhra Pradesh Cement Works, Tadipatri, organised a serene Yoga retreat at the picturesque Belum Caves. pic.twitter.com/HnWdfDNkFc
— भारतीय खान ब्‍यूरो (@MinesBuro_India) June 19, 2025

Day 5 of the Yoga Bootcamp, organized as part of the #IDY2025 celebrations at M&R Complex, #Koraput, #Odisha witnessed enthusiastic participation from school #students and local villagers. The session focused on promoting physical and mental well-being, stress reduction, improved… pic.twitter.com/7qyEVTp4Fy
— NALCO (@NALCO_India) June 18, 2025

In the preparatory phase for International Day of Yoga (21st June), the Ministry of Mines is conducting weekly one-hour yoga sessions.

Aimed at integrating yoga into daily life, the initiative encourages physical fitness, mental clarity, and a balanced lifestyle at the… pic.twitter.com/e9QD9ZH2YI
— Ministry of Mines (@MinesMinIndia) May 30, 2025

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