New Delhi, June 22: On the occasion of International Yoga Day 2026, over 830,000 National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets and officials participated in yoga programs across the country. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) also celebrated the day with great enthusiasm.
According to the Ministry of Defence, participants included NCC cadets, associate NCC officers, permanent instructors, and other staff members.
Yoga sessions were held simultaneously at more than 5,000 locations nationwide. The aim of these programs was to promote physical fitness, mental health, and overall development among the youth.
These yoga sessions took place at several prominent and historical sites, including the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, Bodh Gaya in Bihar, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, the banks of the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati, Namo Ghat in Varanasi, Millennium Park in Kolkata, Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh, Marina Beach in Chennai, and the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha.
The ministry stated that the NCC plays a crucial role in nation-building by instilling discipline, self-confidence, and a sense of social responsibility in the youth. Various NCC activities promote values such as fitness, self-discipline, and collective welfare.
The Indian Coast Guard also observed International Yoga Day under the ‘Yoga Sangam 2026’ initiative. This year’s theme was ‘Yoga for Healthy Aging.’ The programs emphasized the health benefits of yoga and mental resilience for all age groups.
Yoga sessions were conducted simultaneously on all Indian Coast Guard ships and establishments across the country. Thousands of Coast Guard personnel and their families participated, practicing yoga asanas, pranayama, and meditation under the guidance of trained yoga instructors.
Special attention was given to yoga practices that can be easily integrated into daily life. The objective was to enhance physical fitness, mental clarity, emotional balance, stress management, and the performance of personnel working in challenging conditions.
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