India, June 21 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare today celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 with great enthusiasm and active participation across the country, reaffirming the Government's commitment towards promoting holistic health, wellness and preventive healthcare through the practice of yoga.

The national celebrations were led by the Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who participated in the International Day of Yoga event in Kolkata and addressed thousands of yoga enthusiasts. Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi emphasized that yoga is far more than a physical exercise and is not confined to any particular age group. He des...