India, June 15 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Ministry of Ayush today hosted the Curtain Raiser for the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) at the National Media Centre, New Delhi. The event marked the formal commencement of the nationwide and global celebrations leading up to International Day of Yoga 2026, which will culminate in the national event to be led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 21 June at Kolkata, West Bengal.

Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, addressed media representatives in the presence of Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush; Ms. Monalisa Dash, Joint Secretary, Ministry of...