Ahmedabad: NCC cadets promote health, environment through yoga

Ahmedabad: NCC cadets promote health, environment through yoga

In the run-up to the International Day of Yoga, over 1,000 NCC cadets and Armed Forces personnel gathered on Friday at the NCC Group headquarters in Ahmedabad, sending a powerful message of unity, health, and environmental consciousness.

The event, held ahead of the global celebration on June 21, echoed this year’s theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” with participants performing various asanas in unison, symbolising the harmony between human health and planetary well-being.

Speaking to IANS, an NCC cadet said, “Yoga Day is celebrated not just in India but across the world. It benefits both our health and the environment. It’s a reminder to take care of ourselves and our planet.”

Another cadet noted, “All of us NCC cadets are proud to celebrate Yoga Day. But yoga isn’t just about one day — it’s a lifestyle. It strengthens the body and the mind. We must make it part of our daily routine.”

This year marks the 11th edition of the International Day of Yoga since it was first proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and adopted by the United Nations in 2014. June 21, the summer solstice, was chosen to symbolise balance and harmony.

The main event, Yoga Sangam, is scheduled for Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. at the Vijaya Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Krishna district, Visakhapatnam, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to lead the celebrations.

In Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is expected to lead a yoga session along the banks of the Yamuna, with events planned at 11 locations across the capital.