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ASRLM collaborates with AYUSH to celebrate International Day of Yoga in rural Assam

Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission is set to celebrate International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026, bringing together around 32,19,898 Self-Help Group members from rural Assam. This initiative, with notable guests such as Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, seeks to enhance health and wellness in 23,498 villages.

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Jun 21, 2026 · 1 min read · 6 views
ASRLM collaborates with AYUSH to celebrate International Day of Yoga in rural Assam

Key Takeaways

  • The International Day of Yoga will be celebrated on June 21, 2026, engaging nearly 32,19,898 SHG members across 23,498 villages.
  • Nirmala Sitharaman and Himanta Biswa Sarma will attend the central event in Guwahati.
  • Atul Bora will lead a yoga program in Golaghat as part of the celebrations.
  • Since June 1, 2026, SHG members have been practicing a Common Yoga Protocol to prepare for the event.
  • ASRLM aims to integrate health and wellness into empowering women and strengthening rural livelihoods through this initiative.

Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ASRLM) sets stage to mark International Day of Yoga on June 21,2026, across rural Assam. Move,with Department of AYUSH, aims to get Self-Help Group (SHG) members into yoga for healthier living.

Central event in Guwahati will feature big names — Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister,and Himanta Biswa Sarma,Assam's Chief Minister. Meanwhile,Atul Bora, Minister for Panchayat and Rural Development,will join yoga program in Golaghat.

About 32,19,898 SHG members expected from 23,498 villages at 37,383 venues. Effort to improve rural health.

Department of AYUSH rolled out Common Yoga Protocol with basic asanas for SHG members to practice. Since June 1,2026,they've been preparing,gearing up for big day.

ASRLM's focus isn't just yoga . It's about weaving health into its mission of empowering women,strengthening rural livelihoods. Partnering with AYUSH pushes yoga as routine for healthier communities across Assam.

ASRLM and AYUSH want SHG members and families in yoga,fostering health in rural areas. Observing International Day of Yoga...a step toward these goals. Will they stick?

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