Shimla, June 22 -- "Yoga can help eradicate social evils, improve public health and combat substance abuse," said governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, while speaking after a yoga session held to commemorate the 11th International Day of Yoga at Raj Bhavan in Shimla.

Speaking on the occasion, Shukla said, "Himachal Pradesh is a beautiful state and preserving its purity requires our collective efforts. Yoga can be a vital tool in that direction."

Highlighting the relevance of yoga in promoting physical, mental and spiritual well-being, the governor said, "Yoga was a priceless gift from the sages of India, designed not only to strengthen the body but also to unite the mind and the soul."

He further added that it is a matter of great pride for eve...