AYUSH Medical Officer (Naturopathy and Yoga) Dr. Arun informed the meeting that a Yoga Awareness Jatha would be organised on June 16 at 8.30 a.m. to create awareness among the public about the benefits of yoga.
He said yoga teachers have been conducting yoga sessions for the public in villages and at taluk and district levels. In addition, yoga practice sessions have been made accessible to both the public and government officials through a 365-day online Google platform. The AYUSH Department, in collaboration with yoga instructors, is making sustained efforts to promote awareness and participation in yoga activities.
Dr. Arun further informed that yoga programmes have already been conducted in various schools across the district by yoga trainers attached to AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres.
He requested all participants attending the International Yoga Day programme to wear white attire. He also stated that a 14-day “Yoga Challenge” programme has been launched for government officials and the general public through the online yoga platform.
According to him, AYUSH awareness campaigns and yoga demonstration programmes have also been organised at AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres and AYUSH hospitals across the district.
Addressing the meeting, Deputy Commissioner Somashekar noted that a large number of students are expected to participate in the event and therefore special attention must be given to their safety. He stressed the need to ensure that traffic movement is not disrupted and directed the Police Department to take appropriate measures to regulate traffic and ensure the smooth conduct of the procession and related programmes.
Deputy Director of the School Education Department Basavaraju informed the meeting that students from various institutions and organisations, including the Nehru Yuva Kendra, Social Welfare Department hostels, high schools, NCC, NSS, Scouts and Guides, would participate in the celebrations.
Municipal Council President P. Kalavathi emphasised the need to prioritise the safety and convenience of children. She suggested that all arrangements be made keeping the comfort and welfare of children in mind and stressed that the International Yoga Day celebrations should be organised without causing inconvenience to the public.
Among those present at the meeting were Deputy Director of the Social Welfare Department Shekhar, Deputy Superintendent of Police P.A. Suraj, Deputy Director of the Women and Child Development Department Prasanna Kumar, Assistant Director of the Sports Department V.T. Vismayi, District Skill Development Officer Rekha Ganapathy, NIMA Kodagu President Dr. Rajaram, Yoga Teacher Mahesh Kumar and other officials.
