June 21, 2026,Kolkata takes spotlight for International Day of Yoga with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading,announced by Union Minister for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav Monday. Theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing" zeroes in on yoga's role in physical health,mental well-being,graceful ageing.
At press conference,Jadhav noted yoga's global rise,saying events will unfold at around 2,500 locations worldwide. Credited Modi for turning yoga into global craze,millions practicing daily . "Under Prime Minister Modi's leadership,Yoga has become a global mass movement," he said.
This year's theme hits on urgent societal need,showing yoga's power to keep people active,self-sufficient,mentally strong as they age. Jadhav said Indian Council for Cultural Relations is coordinating through 210+ missions abroad,illustrating yoga's journey from Indian roots to worldwide wellness movement .
As event nears,excitement builds not only in Kolkata but across India,where local festivities are planned . Focus on healthy ageing through yoga points to wider push for holistic well-being in today's health-conscious world…
