International Yoga Day: YSS leads UT-wide wellness drive

Srinagar, Jun 20: In a spirited build-up to International Yoga Day 2025, the Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS), J&K, is spearheading a massive campaign across all sports zones of the Union Territory to promote the transformative power of yoga for physical and mental well-being.

Under the overarching theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”, schools and communities, as per a statement issued on Friday, have been actively participating in yoga sessions, competitions, and awareness programmes. The initiative, meticulously supervised by Secretary to Government, Department of YSS, Sarmad Hafeez, and Director General, Anuradha Gupta, has witnessed overwhelming enthusiasm from students, physical education teachers, and citizens alike.

Doda: Over 1,185 students (625 boys and 560 girls) are undergoing intensive yoga training ahead of the mega event on June 21. Qualified YSS trainers are conducting sessions to ensure flawless participation.

Ganderbal: The ‘Yoga Run-Up’ initiative saw spirited participation, with GHSS Ganderbal (60 girls + 12 staff), BHS Shallabugh (72 students), and GHS Shallabugh (150 students) leading the charge.

Anantnag: Pre-event yoga sessions were held across all zones, engaging thousands. Bijbehara (427 students), Verinag (530 participants), Achabal (925 attendees), and Mattan (940 students) stood out with vibrant participation and anti-drug pledges.

Kishtwar: A record-breaking 18,952 students performed yoga during morning assemblies in schools like GHSS Sounder, HSS Dool, and DMP HSS Kishtwar, reinforcing yoga as a daily discipline.