Srinagar, June 21: Nehru Yuva Kendra Anantnag, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India observed International Day of Yoga at Govt degree college Anantnag. In addition, yoga activities in different blocks were organized by NYK affiliated youth clubs . At the District Level, Deputy Commissioner Anantnag attended the event as Chief Guest along with DIG SOUTH KASHMIR ,SSP ANANTNAG, MS TAJAMUL ARA (DEPUTY DIRECTOR) and all the district officers. With the theme “Yoga For Self and Society”, the youth volunteers of NYK Anantnag participated enthusiastically at different locations. The yoga was performed by more than 100 youth volunteers under the supervision of Dialgam Youth Club.
The yoga guru made the youth aware about the benefits of performing Yoga and its importance in present scenario. He focused on its need when the entire world is facing serious health issues due to increasing pollution and other climatic factors. He added that Yoga and Pranayam aims at boosting immunity and makes us strong to face all health challenges, be it physical or mental. Deputy director NYK Anantnag lauded the efforts of District administration and Dept. of AYUSH for leading at the front to organise yoga activities across every nook and corner. He appealed and urged all the youth to perform Yoga every day and make it a part of their life for their physical as well as emotional well being.
