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India Unites in Spirit and Strength: Yoga Day 2025, A Testament to PM Narendra Modi’s Global Vision
By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA | Abul Hasan

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood before the United Nations General Assembly in 2014 and proposed the celebration of International Day of Yoga, few could have foreseen the profound ripple it would cause across continents. It was not merely a diplomatic pitch—it was a declaration of India’s civilizational gift to the world. Eleven years later, that vision continues to uplift lives globally, symbolizing India’s soft power, spiritual heritage, and commitment to holistic health.

Observed on June 21, 2025, the 11th International Day of Yoga resonated deeply with this year’s theme—“Yoga for One Earth, One Health”—perfectly echoing the essence of interconnected well-being between individuals and the planet. The worldwide participation is a living tribute to Modi’s far-sighted initiative that reintroduced yoga as a universal tool for peace, strength, and unity.

A Visionary Prime Minister, A Global Movement

Narendra Modi has not just promoted yoga internationally—he has elevated it to a diplomatic and cultural bridge between nations. His efforts led to a record-breaking endorsement at the UN, with 177 nations co-sponsoring the Yoga Day resolution in 2014. Today, his consistent advocacy ensures that yoga is not confined to ashrams or studios, but practiced from the icy Arctic to the African savannah, from Silicon Valley offices to Himalayan villages.

Thanks to his global vision, yoga is now part of international wellness summits, corporate boardrooms, educational syllabi, and military fitness programs. With every passing year, Modi’s initiative deepens its roots, aligning mind and body across geographies.

Ministries and Academies Lead by Example

At AJNIFM Faridabad, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman performed yoga alongside ministry officials, reinforcing the connection between mindful governance and national health. In Mussoorie, LBSNAA conducted a joint yoga session for officer trainees, faculty, and ITBP personnel—aligning physical well-being with the rigors of public service.

Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) Lead from the Front

WAPCOS & NPCC Celebrate International Yoga Day 2025
On the 11th International Yoga Day, WAPCOS and NPCC employees united at WAPCOS Gurgaon office for a joint yoga session themed “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” CMD, R K Agrawal led the celebration, where participants practiced yoga asanas and breathing exercises. The event promoted holistic well-being, work-life balance, and sustainable living. Filled with positivity, the session ended with a collective pledge to adopt yoga as a daily practice and spread awareness of its physical, mental, and emotional health benefits across the workplace and beyond.

Punjab & Sind Bank organized yoga sessions at its head office and key branches in Chandigarh, where employees actively engaged in breathing techniques and stretches. The bank emphasized yoga as essential to workplace wellness and mental peace.

Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) brought together its vast network of agents and staff in collective yoga practice, showcasing yoga as a life-enhancing tool even in the finance and insurance ecosystem.

On the occasion of International Day of Yoga, ANMI in association with NSE, held a rejuvenating 90-minute wellness session, exclusively for ANMI members and spouses. Our Chief Human Resource Officer, Shharad Dhakkate, Alternate President, ANMI, Kamlesh Shroff, and celebrity guests Amyra Dastur & Smt Madhoo were part of the session, that happened at NSE India HO today.

NBCC (India) Limited celebrated Yoga Day across its regional offices and project sites. The organization emphasized yoga as essential for physical fitness and reducing work-related stress in the construction and infrastructure sectors.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) celebrated Yoga Day across its various divisions, townships, and educational institutions. The wide-scale participation by employees, their families, and schoolchildren demonstrated HAL’s holistic approach to employee well-being and community involvement.

THDC India Limited, headquartered in Rishikesh, conducted mass yoga sessions where CMD R K Vishnoi encouraged all employees and their families to adopt yoga as a daily discipline. The event reflected the organization’s strong connection to spiritual and physical wellness.

Engineers India Limited (EIL) hosted sessions across its locations, with the central celebration taking place at the Gurugram Complex. CMD Vartika Shukla, functional directors, and staff participated under the guidance of yoga expert Joginder Singh, highlighting yoga’s role in corporate stress management.

REC Limited, a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power, observed the day with coordinated sessions at its corporate office in Gurugram and all regional offices. The participation reinforced the PSU’s internal culture of wellness and mindfulness.

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) hosted its grand event titled “Yoga Sangam”, noted as the second-largest yoga gathering in India this year. Held in collaboration with the Ministry of AYUSH, the event brought together port officials, workers, and citizens in a shared celebration of health and harmony.

NTPC limited celebrated International yoga day with great zeal.

KIOCL Limited marked the day with a special yoga session led by experts in Kudremukh. CMD GV Kiran, along with senior officers, participated in the session, which also included the release of the PSU’s Hindi magazine Shriganda, blending wellness with cultural outreach.

International Day of Yoga celebrations at The Ashok, New Delhi, organised by ITDC and SCOPE. Leading PSUs participated in a yoga session that was conducted by experts from Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga.

Stretching Beyond Limits – HURL Celebrates International Yoga Day 2025 across all units and HO With the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”, HURL employees embraced the spirit of unity synchronizing breath, body, and purpose.

Indian Steel Association (ISA) focused its celebrations on connecting yoga with industrial strength and mental resilience. Through yoga, the association promoted inner balance and discipline—core traits for both workers and leadership in the steel sector.

Hindustan Copper Ltd’s Indian Copper Complex hosted sessions across its units with active employee participation. The celebrations echoed the commitment of India’s mining sector to health and safety, grounded in ancient practices.

NALCO (National Aluminium Company Ltd) included a unique environmental initiative along with its yoga session. The ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign was launched, reinforcing the harmony between human wellness and nature.

South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL) organized yoga sessions at over 30 locations, with more than 16,000 participants. This large-scale participation reflected SECL’s proactive approach to employee health and made it one of the standout PSU contributors to Yoga Day 2025.

Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) carried out yoga sessions across all its manufacturing units and corporate offices. Led by senior management, the event promoted a culture of physical alertness and mental calmness in the electronics and defense sector.

National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) hosted focused yoga workshops aimed at digital professionals. These sessions highlighted how traditional wellness can improve focus and reduce digital fatigue in high-tech workspaces.

IRCON International Ltd saw strong engagement across its infrastructure sites, where engineers and administrative staff came together to participate in yoga sessions. It reflected IRCON’s belief in balanced living even amidst demanding project deadlines.

MSTC Ltd marked the day with yoga sessions and health talks across its offices, spreading awareness about yoga’s impact on reducing workplace anxiety and promoting mental equilibrium.

Northern Coalfields Ltd (NCL) organized yoga programs with leadership and employee participation. Their sessions focused on enhancing physical endurance and mental agility—both vital for operations in coal mining.

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL)facilitated yoga across its regional centers, with leaders stressing the importance of balance, clarity, and wellness in the power transmission sector.

Madhya Pradesh Celebrates with Unity and Purpose

In Bhopal, the heart of India mirrored the national spirit with fervor. A grand Yoga Day celebration was held with enthusiastic participation from top administrative leadership. Chief Secretary Anurag Jain and Director General of Police Kailash Makwana joined hundreds of citizens in an early morning yoga session at Lal Parade Ground, reinforcing the message that health, balance, and discipline begin at the top.

Their presence turned the event into a statement of state-level commitment to the Prime Minister’s vision. The participation of senior bureaucrats, police officers, civil society members, and students turned the venue into a vibrant tapestry of unity, breath, and mindfulness.