New Delhi, June 19 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said Uttarakhand was working to strengthen its position as a global destination for yoga, Ayurveda and wellness tourism while participating in a 'Run for Yoga' programme organised in Dehradun ahead of the International Day of Yoga.

The event was held at Police Lines in Dehradun as part of activities linked to the 12th International Day of Yoga.

Addressing participants, the Chief Minister said yoga had become an important tool for addressing stress, depression and modern lifestyle-related health challenges.

He described the event as more than a symbolic run and said it was aimed at encouraging public participation in healthy and disciplined living.

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