Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 9: Emphasizing the significance of yoga in the present stressful times, Minister of State for Health, Shabir Ahmad Khan has called upon people to benefit from this time tested and ancient concept in a big way.
Addressing the concluding function of J&K State level Yoga Championship held today at Handa College of Education, Jammu, the Minister said yoga not only helps in shaping the physique and sharpening the mental facilities within a human but also inculcates the sense of discipline among the practitioners. He said Yoga helps in building a healthy and harmonious society.
The 9th State open Yoga Championship was organized by J&K State Yoga Association, in which students of several Educational institutions from different age groups from Jammu, Srinagar, Udhampur and Rajouri Districts participated and showcased their yoga skill.
The Minister said that Yoga helps children see the beauty and light within themselves, thereby boosting their self-confidence, allowing them to feel more comfortable with their bodies, and helping them get in touch with who they are inside.
The Minister said that Jammu and Kashmir is all set to become the first state in North India to implement Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) – Child Health Screening and Early Intervention Services – in all the districts under National Rural Health Mission.
The Minister also distributed medals, certificates and momentous among the winner students besides award of honour to the members of yoga organization.
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