International Yoga Day 2025: It is the 11th edition of the global celebration, with this year’s theme as “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”, which the PM Modi announced on March 30 during his Mann Ki Baat’. To mark the International Day of Yoga on Saturday, India has organised thematic events and programmes in 1,300 cities featuring the nation’s ancient tradition and soft power. PM Modi took part in celebrations in Vishakhapatnam.

The theme focusses on how yoga can promote mental tranquillity, physical well-being, and a sense of environmental responsibility in a world grappling with challenges such as climate change, pandemics, and lifestyle-related illnesses.

International Yoga Day LIVE: How India is celebrating

10:55 am: Gujarat sets Guinness World Record Gujarat has set a Guinness World Record for the highest number of people performing ‘Bhujangasana’ simultaneously in Vadnagar. The event was organized by the Gujarat State Yog Board under the Sports, Youth & Culture Department. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel officially recognised the achievement, PTI reported.

10:45 am: Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh says ‘We broke the record of Surat’ | Watch

10:30 am: ‘I focus on meditation more’: Former India Hockey player Rani Rampal | Video “Yoga is very beneficial for us, the govt is also initiating a lot of efforts for the same. This year’s theme is really good, health is the real wealth. It keeps you mentally fit, I focus on meditation more,” PTI quoted Rani as saying.

10:25 am: Indian Army personnel perform Yoga in Gulmarg’s High Altitude Warfare School | Watch

10:19 am: Jackky Bhagnani praises minister Manshukh Mandaviya, says ‘proud to be here’ Producer Jackky Bhagnani said, “Mansukh Mandaviya is taking a lot of initiatives like ‘Sunday on Cycle’… I am proud to be here with everyone and it feels amazing.”

10:05 am: BJP organises Yoga Day celebrations in Srinagar’s Ghanta Ghar, Lal Chowk

9:56 am: Guinness World Records official judicator Richard stunning on people performing cobra pose in yoga “The Guinness World Records title that starts today is the most people performing the cobra pose in yoga, simultaneously, we set a guideline that everyone had to do it for at least a minute each, and we set a minimum target of 250 participants. Today, they did it for more than a minute, they did it for two minutes and nine seconds, and the total was 2185. We had to discount 64 participants. So the confirmed title is 2121 participants. Given we set a minimum of 250, this is smashing the Guinness World Record. Congratulations to everyone involved, and it’s a fantastic achievement,” ANI quoted Richard as saying.

9:52 am: UP minister Danish Azad Ansari perform Yoga in Lucknow’s Darul Uloom Warsia “The objective behind #InternationalDayofYoga2025 is that India should be health-conscious. This movement of Prime Minister Modi is a very important step towards Fit India. On the occasion of International Yoga Day, yoga camps have been organised across the country and the world. You will see that today, thousands of Muslim youth are participating in the Yoga Day program…”ANI quoted Darul as saying.

9:42 am: Doda District Administration and Department of Ayush organise Yoga session In Bhaderwah area, Doda District Administration and Department of Ayush organised a Yoga session.

9:28 am: Yoga performed at Dal Lake | PICS Yoga performed by people on the occasion of International Day of Yoga on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar.

Yoga performed in Srinagar (Image: HT)

In the middle of performing Yoga (Image: HT)

9:15 am: Australia’s High Commissioner to India Green celebrates Yoga Day in unique way | Watch In the land that gifted the world #yoga, we decided to bring a little paw-sitivity to our practice! 🐾🧘‍♀️ This #InternationalYogaDay, we rolled out our mats for a wholesome #puppy #yoga session with some furry friends 🐶. It reminded us: wellness works best with a wag & a smile.

9:07 am: India’s High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswam leads celebrations in London “There is a reason why the historic civilisations have looked at the summer solstice as a very special day and it is in that context, based on the idea that yoga is connected with the most scientific way of, not just exercise, but healing the human body, that the International Day of Yoga falls on the summer solstice,” ANI quoted Vikram as saying.

8:57 am: ‘Do Yoga every day for at least 10-20 minutes,’ says Ramdev Yog Guru Ramdev said, “Yog is in our DNA. It has become a mass movement. Prime Minister’s vision of making India a developed country by 2047, its basis, its foundation, is yoga. I would appeal to everyone to pledge to do yoga not only on June 21, but every day for at least 10-20 minutes. Yoga should become a way of our life,” ANI reported.

8:38 am: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini makes major announcement to reduce stress in office, ‘Five-minute break in every…’ Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini on June 21 said, “To reduce stress, we have announced a five-minute break in every office so that we can work again with new energy and strength… Everyone will implement this in the private sector as well,” ANI reported.

8:26 am: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s message for clean Yamuna Delhi CM Rekha Gupta emphasised the need to clean the river Yamuna after participating in Yoga event at the banks of the river. Rekha Gupta said, “Mother Yamuna is the symbol of our faith. For years, Yamuna has been ignored by the governments that have been in power; they didn’t do the work that should have been done. But, we are continuing our efforts to clean the river Yamuna since we assumed power in Delhi… Today, from the bank of this river, we participate in Yoga to give a message to the people of Delhi that the work is ongoing to clean the river. Soon, there will be cruises here where the boats are,” ANI reported.

8:15 am: ‘Yoga has got….,’ Nitin Gadkari says on Yoga Day Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said, “We are celebrating the day enthusiastically. By doing regular Yoga, we remain fit. PM Modi had requested for International Yoga Day in UN, the Yoga has got popular, it is being done across the world. I would like to urge people to adopt Yoga in their lives,” PTI reported.

8:12 am: President Droupadi Murmu performs Yoga in Dehradun

7:55 am: BSF hosts and participates in Yoga event Border Security Force (BSF) organised a yoga event at the Attari border in Punjab while BSF personnel and locals performed Yoga under ‘One Earth, One Health’ theme in Rajasthan’s Bikaner.

7:45 am: Yoga festivities at Jaipur’s City Palace Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari participated in Yoga activity at Jaipur’s City Palace.

7:43 am: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta performs Yoga | Watch

7: 42 am: UP CM performs Yoga | Watch Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath can be seen performing Yoga on the occasion of International Yoga Day with and other dignitaries.

7:41 am: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav participates in yoga event in Bhopal | Watch

7:38 am: ‘Yoga has a critical role in treatment of cardiac and neurological disorders,’ says PM Modi PM Modi on June 21 said, “For the expansion of Yoga in the world, India is empowering the science of Yoga through modern research… We are also encouraging evidence-based therapy in the field of Yoga. Delhi AIIMS has done a good job in this regard. Its research has shown that yoga has a critical role in the treatment of cardiac and neurological disorders, and it also plays an important role in women’s health and mental health,” ANI reported.

7:27 am: PM Modi participates in Yoga session | Watch PM Modi, Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan participated in the grand Yoga session in Visakhapatnam.

7:22 am: Yoga can bring peace in conflict-ridden world, says PM Modi “Let this Yoga Day mark the beginning of Yoga for humanity 2.0 where inner peace becomes global policy,” PM Modi said in Visakhapatnam.

7: 20 am: PM Modi emphasises importance of Yoga PM Modi said, “The theme of this year’s International Day of Yoga is ‘Yoga For One Earth, For One Health’. This theme reflects a deep truth: the health of every entity on Earth is interconnected. Human well-being depends on the health of the soil that grows our food, the rivers that give us water, the health of the animals that share our ecosystems, and the plants that nourish us. Yoga awakens us to this interconnectedness, leads us on a journey towards oneness with the world, and teaches us that we are not isolated individuals but part of nature,” ANI reported.

7:12 am: PM Modi recalls UNGA resolution | Watch “In the last one decade, when I see the journey of Yoga, it reminds me of many things. The day India put forth a resolution in the UNGA – to recognise June 21 as International Yoga Day- and in a very short time, 175 countries of the world stood with our country. This unity and support in today’s world is not a normal incident,” PM Modi said.

7:02 am: PM Modi greets people, says yoga has ‘united the whole world’ | Watch PM Modi said, “Heartfelt greetings to people across the country and the world on International Yoga Day. For the 11th time, the entire world is coming together on June 21 to practice yoga. Yoga simply means ‘to unite’, and it is heartening to see how yoga has united the whole world.”

6:56 am: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan performs Yoga | Watch Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan performs Yoga with many others at Kishan Mela Ground, Pusa

6:45 am: AP govt plans to introduce yoga into school curriculum starting from Class 9 Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu stated that the aim is not only to gain global recognition but also to foster a deep-rooted commitment to yoga across the state. As part of this vision, the government plans to introduce yoga into the school curriculum starting from Class 9 and establish a deemed university dedicated to the discipline.

6:36 am: Haryana CM Saini, Governor Dattatreya take part in Yoga Day celebrations | Watch Under the guidance of Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, and other attendees perform yoga during the celebrations of the 11th International Day of Yoga.

NEW DELHI: On the occasion of the 11th International Day of Yoga, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated in a large-scale yoga session at Sonia Vihar Water Sports Club, located near the banks of the Yamuna River.

The event witnessed the presence of several prominent leaders, including Minister Parvesh Verma, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, Minister Kapil Mishra, and Deputy Speaker of the Delhi Assembly Mohan Singh Bisht.

Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts gathered early in the morning to take part in the session, held in the scenic backdrop of the Yamuna. The Chief Minister used the moment to emphasise the connection between well-being, nature, and civic responsibility.

Speaking at the session, CM Rekha Gupta said, “I was reminded of my sense of duty. Just as the Yamuna flows continuously here, it should appear the same throughout Delhi wherever the Yamuna passes, with even more water flowing in it.”

The event was one of several organised across Delhi as part of the nationwide ‘Yoga Sangam’ initiative.

In Thyagaraj Stadium, Minister Parvesh Verma led another well-attended yoga session. Minister Ashish Sood performed yoga at Chhatrasal Stadium, while the Yamuna Sports Complex in Surajmal Vihar hosted a lively morning of ‘asanas’ and meditation.

At Qutub Minar, one of Delhi’s most iconic heritage sites, a mass yoga demonstration drew a large and diverse crowd, further reflecting the day’s theme, ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health.’

These events formed part of the broader national celebration led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Visakhapatnam, where more than one lakh locations across the country hosted synchronised yoga sessions involving over 2 crore people.

Now in its 11th year, International Day of Yoga has evolved into a global phenomenon. The day is observed across continents and cultures, and India continues to play a pivotal role in promoting mindfulness, discipline, and sustainable living through the practice of yoga.

The 2025 theme, ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health, ‘ has further emphasised the connection between personal well-being and planetary health, aligning with India’s broader vision of global harmony through traditional wisdom.

As India prepares to mark the 11th International Day of Yoga on June 21, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that she will participate in the celebrations by performing yoga on the banks of the Yamuna River. Her participation is part of the broader celebrations planned across the capital and the country, under this year’s theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.”

Speaking ahead of the celebrations, Rekha Gupta said, “Tomorrow I will practice Yoga on the banks of Yamuna… Tomorrow will be celebrated like a festival in many places in Delhi… The Delhi government will celebrate this International Yoga Day with great enthusiasm.”

Earlier in the day, while addressing a yoga, meditation, and medical camp in Shalimar Bagh, she acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s role in placing Yoga on the global stage. “PM Modi got Yoga recognised on the world stage in such a way that every country in the world is adopting Yoga with great affection today… India will be able to prosper only if it remains healthy,” she remarked.

The Union government has organised a series of mass yoga sessions across over one lakh locations nationwide. The main event, titled Yoga Sangam, will include a synchronised yoga demonstration based on the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), from 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM on June 21. Prime Minister Modi is set to lead the national observance from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

The theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” reflects India’s emphasis on the connection between environmental sustainability, personal well-being, and global harmony—an idea rooted in the country’s “One Earth, One Family, One Future” philosophy promoted during its G20 presidency.

The 11th International Yoga Day stands as a reaffirmation of India’s cultural heritage and its global leadership in promoting holistic health through yoga. With leaders like the Delhi Chief Minister actively participating in public events, the message of mindful living and wellness continues to find a broader audience.

The spirit of wellness and unity was visible across India on the ocassion. Lt Gen Shankar Narayan, Commandant of Army Hospital (R&R), led the celebrations in Delhi, while UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak performed yoga in Lucknow. In Patna Sahib, MoS Home Nityanand Rai joined locals for a morning session.

Down south, a special yoga event was held at Athi Nursing College in Vellore, with participation from BJP leaders Tamilisai Soundararajan and actress Namitha. On the western coast, Deendayal Port Authority Chairman Sushil Kumar Singh led a yoga session at SVP Auditorium, Kandla.

Delhi Haj Committee Chairperson Kausar Jahan also joined the nationwide observance. The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) marked the day with large-scale participation across its remote and strategic island locations.

Mumbai -Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah addressed a national seminar organized in Mumbai today on the occasion of the International Year of Cooperatives 2025. On this occasion, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol, and several other dignitaries were present.

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah said that while cooperatives can be an economic system for the entire world, for India, cooperation is a traditional philosophy of life. Living together, thinking together, working together, moving toward a common goal, and standing by each other in joy and sorrow are part of the soul of Indian philosophy. He stated that the nearly 125-year-old cooperative movement has been a support for the country’s poor, farmers, rural citizens, and especially women, through many ups and downs.

Amit Shah said that under the cooperative movement, organizations like Amul, Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO), and National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED) have created numerous success stories. Today, 36 lakh poor rural women are associated with Amul, who have invested no more than 100 rupees in capital, yet due to their hard work, Amul’s turnover is 80,000 crore rupees, with profits directly deposited into these women’s bank accounts. He added that whether it is IFFCO or KRIBHCO, small farmers toil in their fields and supply their produce to the Government of India at Minimum Support Price (MSP), and the same grain is distributed to the poor as 5 kilos of free ration every month. The backbone of this entire scheme is NCCF and, in particular, NAFED.

Union Minister of Cooperation stated that if farmers register on the NAFED App, NAFED will purchase 100 percent of their pulses and maize at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). He said that if the market price is higher, farmers can sell their produce in the market and earn greater profits. Shri Shah added that, seeing the success of the model App, NAFED will soon start direct procurement from farmers. This system will enable farmers to effectively plan for all three of their crops.

Amit Shah said that today’s event formalized agreements for NAFED’s new products, grants to Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), and the construction of warehouses with new Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), reflecting NAFED’s farmer-centric activities. He noted that Modi Ji established the Ministry of Cooperation at the center to empower our farmers and create an ecosystem for their prosperity. He added that the Ministry of Cooperation has undertaken several initiatives since its establishment.

Union Minister of Cooperation stated that the cooperative movement in our country has become uneven. In the western region, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, and even Goa, the cooperative movement has flourished, but it has weakened in the northern and eastern regions, leading to an uneven progress of the cooperative movement.

Amit Shah said that today, the Ministry of Cooperation and every state’s Cooperative Registrar have detailed data on cooperative institutions. This means the ministry is aware of where the shortcomings are and where the cooperative movement needs to be expanded. He stated that by identifying vacuum areas through the cooperative database, the government plans to establish two lakh Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) across the country. Once these two lakh PACS are established, there will not be a single panchayat in the country without a PACS or any other primary cooperative society. All these cooperative societies will be multifaceted.

Union Minister of Cooperation stated that nearly all Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) have been computerized, with approximately 52,000 PACS already live. Model bylaws for PACS have been prepared and sent to the states, which have also accepted them. Under these bylaws, PACS have been permitted to undertake 24 different types of activities. Previously, PACS were limited to providing short-term agricultural loans, but now they function as Common Service Centers. Additionally, they can establish Jan Aushadhi Kendras, petrol pumps, undertake gas distribution, maintain water supply under the Har Ghar Nal Se Jal scheme, build warehouses, engage with cooperative taxi services, and even facilitate air and rail ticket bookings. He emphasized that by linking PACS with these 24 types of activities, they have been made more practical and viable. Post-computerization, the entire accounting system has been made available on their computers in the local language of the respective state. Today, PACS have become the hub for 300 types of schemes.

Amit Shah said that the government has decided to establish the Tribhuvan Sahkari University, and its foundation stone laying ceremony will take place soon. A taxi service based on the cooperative model will also be launched, in which taxi drivers will not only be made members but will also act as the owners, with profits directly credited to their bank accounts. He added that by increasing the cooperative sector’s share in insurance, a fully cooperative-owned insurance company will soon be established, opening up many new opportunities.

Union Minister of Cooperation stated that significant efforts have been made to improve technology, with a key focus on aligning corporate and cooperative sectors under income tax laws. The surcharge has been reduced from 12% to 7%, and the Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) has been lowered from 18.5% to 15%. PACS have also been exempted from income tax penalties on transactions below 2 lakh rupees, and tax disputes related to sugarcane mills have been resolved.

Amit Shah announced that within three years, the government has established the National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL), National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL), and Bhartiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL). These national cooperatives will sell farmers’ produce in global markets, with profits directly credited to farmers’ accounts. He added that organic products, tested and sold under the ‘Bharat’ brand as ‘Bharat Organic’ in domestic and international markets, will benefit farmers practicing organic, traditional, and bio-farming, while ensuring consumers receive reliable organic products. Efforts are also underway to conserve, promote, and enhance the productivity of seeds. He expressed confidence that in the next ten years, these three new national cooperatives will become major institutions for farmers, akin to Amul, NAFED, IFFCO, and KRIBHCO.

The Minister highlighted transformative changes in the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), through which financial assistance of approximately 1.38 lakh crore rupees has been provided. In fisheries, 44 deep-sea trawlers are being supported through cooperatives. The dairy sector is being strengthened under White Revolution 2.0. Shri Shah noted that the Government of India has increased ethanol prices derived from maize to ensure fair prices for farmers. Currently, 20% ethanol blending has been achieved for use in vehicles, thereby significantly reducing the country’s import bill. Efforts are also being made to promote a circular economy in the dairy sector in the coming days.

Amit Shah emphasized that India cannot become strong solely based on GDP. In a country with a population of 140 crore, while GDP growth is essential, employment for all is equally critical. He stated that cooperatives are the only mechanism capable of providing employment to the rural poor, youth, and women by connecting large numbers of people to businesses with minimal capital, achieving the mantra of high profits with low investment. He noted that this is why the International Cooperative Alliance decided to celebrate the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, with its inauguration held in India by Prime Minister Modi Ji. The Cooperation Minister affirmed that the goal is to make this a landmark year by strengthening cooperatives in every village, state, district, and tehsil, and he is confident of achieving this target.