India, June 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the main event of the International Day of Yoga in Kolkata on June 21, Union Minister for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav said on Monday.

Addressing a press conference, Jadhav said this year's theme, 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing', highlights the role of yoga in promoting physical health, mental well-being and healthy ageing. "This year's main event of the International Day of Yoga will be held on Kolkata's historic Red Road under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," he said.

Jadhav said that International Day of Yoga (IDY) is receiving unprecedented support across the globe and yoga events will be held in nearly 2,500 locations worldwide.

"Under the visionary leadership of Prime M...