India, June 21 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) marked International Yoga Day 2025 with a collective yoga session followed by a distinguished lecture, reinforcing the enduring relevance of yoga in contemporary life. International Yoga Day, a historic initiative by India proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, is observed annually on June 21. Backed by the support of 177 countries, the date was chosen for being the longest day of the year, symbolising the enduring message of yoga. The occasion seeks to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, encourage global peace and harmony, and bring worldwide r...