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Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to Head International Day of Yoga at Statue of Unity on June 21
✍️ Tripuratimes
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 01:42 PM
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Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will preside over the International Day of Yoga celebrations at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat on June 21.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is set to lead the International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations on June 21 at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat. The event will be anchored from the world’s tallest statue, a symbol of national pride and a growing tourist hub.
The IDY program is expected to feature mass yoga sessions, cultural performances and brief remarks by the minister highlighting the role of yoga in public health and wellness. Organisers anticipate a large gathering of yoga practitioners, school groups and tourists.
The Statue of Unity has previously hosted large‑scale yoga events, reinforcing its status as a venue for national celebrations. The minister’s participation underscores the government’s continued emphasis on promoting yoga as a tool for holistic health across the country.
Authorities will ensure safety and crowd management measures, with local officials coordinating logistics to accommodate participants from across India and abroad.
The IDY program is expected to feature mass yoga sessions, cultural performances and brief remarks by the minister highlighting the role of yoga in public health and wellness. Organisers anticipate a large gathering of yoga practitioners, school groups and tourists.
The Statue of Unity has previously hosted large‑scale yoga events, reinforcing its status as a venue for national celebrations. The minister’s participation underscores the government’s continued emphasis on promoting yoga as a tool for holistic health across the country.
Authorities will ensure safety and crowd management measures, with local officials coordinating logistics to accommodate participants from across India and abroad.