Patna, June 21 -- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary Sunday announced that yoga would be incorporated into the curriculum of schools and colleges across the state from next year to promote a healthy, disciplined and disease-free lifestyle among the younger generation.

The Chief Minister made the announcement while inaugurating the 12th International Yoga Day celebrations at the Pataliputra Sports Complex in Patna and participating in a mass yoga session along with thousands of people. Renowned yoga guru Swami Paramtej led the yoga practice during the event.

Extending greetings to the people of Bihar and the country on International Yoga Day, Choudhary described yoga as India's ancient and invaluable cultural heritage that serves as the...