New Delhi, June 21 -- Extending his greetings on the 11th International Day of Yoga, Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla on Saturday said that the world has recognised the scientific importance of yoga.

"I extend my greetings on International Yoga Day. Today, Yoga has become the everyday routine of people worldwide," Birla told reporters after participating in a yoga session held at the Parliament House.

"Yoga is the heritage of India, and the world has also recognised its scientific importance," he added.

Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations in Udhampur of Jammu and Kashmir.

Singh met the army personnel in Udhampur and praised their efforts in Operation Sindoor.

"Your bravery is widely ad...