Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 13: While highlighting the significance of Yoga in day to day life for keeping the mind and body fit, Minister for Health & Medical Education, Bali Bhagat today called for an effective campaign to educate the masses about its benefits.
He said the world has already recognized and adopted this India’s ancient and natural method for maintaining good health and keeping stress away, and time has come when all Indians (men and women) should practice this natural method for availing numerous health benefits.
Speaking at a function which was organized by the Department of AYUSH, J&K at the Auditorium of Government Medical College to promote the Yoga in Jammu and Kashmir, the Minister said that now the Yoga is not only practiced in India but world-wide in view of its unique health benefits.
With the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Global Body United Nations General Assembly recognized and declared of June 21 as Internal Yoga Day.
Lauding the efforts of the Department of AYUSH and various social organizations which are taking a lead role in promoting this traditional method among the masses, the Minister said that the efforts need to be stepped up and Yoga camps should be organized across the State to create more awareness and interest among the people so that more and more people involved in it avail the natural benefits and get rid from various diseases. He said the Government of India lays stress on spread of AYUSH activities across the State for which handsome funds are being made available annually.
The Minister appealed the people to enthusiastically participate in the ensuing International Yoga Day on June 21 to be celebrated at different parts of the State to make this ancient and auspicious day a grand success.
Prominent Yoga experts namely Dr. T.R. Raina, former HoD Blood Transfusion Department, GMC, Jammu and Arunima Sinha, Chief Coordinator, Arts of Living, J&K branch precisely demonstrated the benefits of the Yoga for the human beings.
The Minister also released two books published by the Directorate of AYUSH on the activities of department and gave mementoes to the dignitaries on the occasion.
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