Several functions were held at various places in Kashmir and Ladakh divisions to mark the “International Day of Yoga”.
Since its inception in 2015, the day is celebrated annuallyon June 21st.
In Kashmir, Senior Superintendent of Police Jail MukeshKumar Kakkar organized an event in this regard within the premises of CentralJail Srinagar, where officers, jail staff and CRPF personnel along with jailinmates participated in the Yoga. The event was held on the directions ofDirector General of Police, Prisons, J&K.
Likewise, Composite Regional Centre (CRC), Ministry ofSocial Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, Bemina organized YogaDay in the CRC, Srinagar J&K’s main campus here today.
All the degree and diploma students, staff members (Teaching& non Teaching) and beneficiaries participated in the Yoga programme whereall the “Youga Asanas” were performed.
The programme was supported by the trainers of 28 BatallionCRPF and under the active support of Area Welfare Officer (DOPT) J&K.
In Leh division, DC, Leh Avny Lavasa participated in a Yogasession as the chief guest at Lamdon School, Leh.
The day was jointly organized by Sports Authority of Indiaand Lamdon Model Sr. Secondary School, (LMSS) Leh.
Nearly 1,500 students participated in the Yoga. Ajeet Singh,Director Incharge SAI, RC, Chandigarh was also present on the occasion.
Divisional Commissioner Ladakh Saugat Biswas was the chiefguest on the occasion, while as Deputy Commissioner and CEO LAHDC, KargilBaseer ul Haq Choudhary was the guest of honor.