India's armed forces marked International Day of Yoga with celebrations nationwide,showing commitment to fitness and mental toughness. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led a session in Shillong,joined by Air Chief Marshal A.P . Singh and other air warriors at Eastern Air Command's yoga exercises.
On social media,Singh urged everyone to make yoga part of daily life. He joined about 1,000 Indian Army and Air Force personnel at Eastern Air Command HQ,emphasizing yoga's role in daily well-being.
Meanwhile,Chief of Defence Staff General N.S. Raja Subramani led celebrations at National War Memorial in Delhi . In Tezpur,Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi engaged troops,focusing on Army's emphasis on fitness readiness across tough terrains .
This year’s theme,"Yoga for Healthy Ageing," underscores its benefits for all ages. Army held sessions from icy Siachen Glacier to southern tip at Kanyakumari,demonstrating commitment to health.
In capital, Army hosted event at Cariappa Parade Ground,with soldiers and civilians doing yoga asanas in large grid. Over 3,500 participated,including veterans,families,National Cadet Corps cadets . Defence attaches from 17+ countries attended — yoga's global reach...
Nationwide,yoga sessions held in varied settings: deserts,coastal areas,islands . Indian Navy,Indian Coast Guard joined in,with naval platforms and ships holding sessions at sea,harbor . Three indigenous frontline ships commissioned in Kolkata that day too.
Indian Coast Guard personnel joined from ships like Varad,Samudra Pratap, showing unified effort for health. Central event at Coast Guard Complex in Noida had over 1,000 personnel,families,with ICG Director-General Paramesh Sivamani addressing them.
All military branches prepped for this annual event. Many Army commands held sessions ahead of day,highlighting yoga's role in boosting vitality,mental focus . Indian Air Force organized events across commands,from high mountains of Leh to beaches of Car Nicobar.
Officials emphasized yoga's importance for strength,balance,harmony. They see it as path to healthier,more resilient future for all…
