75th Republic Day Celebrations 2024

New Delhi: On the occasion of the 75th Republic Day Celebrations 2024, Yoga Teachers/Instructors from various states of India witnessed the Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path as special invitees.

After joining the Republic Day event, all the special invitees had an interaction session with Union Minister of Ayush and Shipping, Ports & Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal at his residence. The Yoga teachers/instructors associated with AHWC’s are an indispensable part of the wellness drive through Yoga in the primary health care sector of Ayush.

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The Government of India had invited 291 Yoga Teachers/Instructors along with their family members for their remarkable contribution in providing primary health care through Yoga at the grassroots level across the nation. These teachers/instructors work with the AHWCs (Ayush Health and Wellness Centres) active under the supervision of the Ministry of Ayush. The Yoga teachers/instructors associated with AHWC’s are an indispensable part of the wellness drive through Yoga in the primary health care sector of Ayush. The Government of India has recognized the efforts of these grassroots contributors of Yoga and gracefully hosted them on the 75th Republic Day event in New Delhi.

On this occasion, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal highlighted in his address that this programme was designed to enhance the self-esteem of the country. He said that under the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister, India has achieved unprecedented success in establishing its presence in the world as a powerful nation.

He also praised the leadership of the Prime Minister and recognized how the Prime Minister has fulfilled the dream of 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat' with his vision and action. Applauding the role of Yoga teachers/instructors at the grassroots, the Minister paid his regards to them and said, “You as Yoga teachers/instructors came from various states of the country have empowered the masses at the grassroots level that has made the society healthy and happy. For this, we must say thanks to you.”

Welcoming the special invitees who came to join the session from different places of the country, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha said, “You people work on the grassroots level, therefore your role in the building of the society is very important. We are very happy to see you here. Guests from different states of the country have truly imbibed the spirit of unity in diversity.”

Ms. Kavita Garg, Joint Secretary Ministry of Ayush, welcomed the gathering of special invitees and the dignitaries. She delivered her special thanks to MDNIY (Morar Ji Desai National Institute of Yoga) for making this programme a success. DDG Satyajit Paul, Ministry of Ayush, was also present on this occasion.

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