NewzVille Desk
More than 6000 Yoga enthusiasts practiced Common Yoga Protocol at Kalinga stadium, Bhubaneswar today. Launching the Signature Event, ‘Harit Yoga’ Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav along with other dignitaries planted medicinal plants.
To mark the launch of Harit Yoga more than 5000 medicinal plants were distributed amongst the Yoga enthusiasts. This initiative integrates Yoga with environmental consciousness.
While addressing the gathering, Jadhav said, “Yoga has gained unprecedented popularity in last 10 years and now it has become a global phenomenon. In his Mann ki Baat address on 30 March, 2025 Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of fitness in daily life and praised initiatives like International Yoga Day. While sharing India’s vision for a healthier world population, the PM mentioned the theme of IDY 2025 as ‘Yoga for one earth One health’. The theme ensures holistic health for whole world.”
Speaking about the ‘Harit Yoga’ initiative, the Minister said “Our health is inextricably linked to the health of our planet. Just as Yoga nourishes our mind and body, tree plantation nourishes the Earth, ensuring a greener and healthier future for generations to come.”
Highlighting ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ he said, This initiative encourages individuals to plant trees as a symbolic act of nurturing both personal and planetary health.”
Jadhav also highlighted the success of the ‘Prakruti Parikshan Abhiyan’ in which Prakruti Parikshan of more than 1.29 crore people was conducted earning a place in the Guiness Book of World Records.
Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Pravati Parida thrusting on the power of Yoga said, “Yoga inspires us to adopt healthy lifestyle. Let us integrate Yoga into our daily lives and draw strength from the divine energy of Lord Jagannath.”
Dr. Kashinath Samagandi, Director MDNIY, along with other demonstrators performed a live demonstration of the Common Yoga Protocol. More than 6000 Yoga enthusiasts performed the Common Yoga Protocol under the ambience of Kalinga Stadium. The programme was streamed through various social media platforms of the Ministry of Ayush, MDNIY, and other Yoga institutions.
Sambit Patra, MP, Lok Sabha, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush were also present on the occasion.
