Goa, June 21 -- Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Saturday called on school teachers across the state to incorporate at least 15 minutes of daily yoga with students, emphasizing its role in promoting both physical and mental well-being.

Speaking at the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations at Dr. Shama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium in Bambolim, Sawant highlighted that yoga is not merely a fitness routine but a key pillar of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

"Yoga must become part of school culture. I urge teachers to practice yoga with students every day-it enhances focus, discipline, and overall health," he said, noting that many teachers are already undergoing yoga training through various organizations.

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