World sees yoga as powerful agent for global good: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the world sees yoga as a powerful agent for global good as it helps people live in the present without carrying the baggage of the past reported PTIPM Modi congratulated all the people of the country and those doing Yoga in every corner of the world on the occasion of the 10th International Day of Yoga and said the world is seeing a new Yoga economy going forward for the last 10 yearsPM Modi performed Yoga at SheriKashmir International Conference Centre SKICC in Srinagar on International Yoga Day 2024 on FridayWhile addressing an event in Srinagar PM Modi said that Indias proposal regarding the celebration of International Yoga Day at the United Nations was supported by 177 nations reported ANIToday from the land of Kashmir I congratulate everyone around the world on International Yoga Day Ten years ago I proposed the celebration of International Yoga Day at the United Nations Indias proposal was supported by 177 nations which is a record in itself In 2015 on Kartavyapath in Delhi 35000 people performed Yogasanas together he said reported ANIOn International Yoga Day 2024 I have had the privilege of coming to Kashmir the land of yoga and meditation In Srinagar we are feeling the power that yoga gives us I congratulate all the people of the country and those doing Yoga in every corner of the world on International Yoga Day from the land of Kashmir PM Modi added reported ANIHe said that in the last 10 years the expansion of Yoga has changed the perception related to Yoga adding that the world is seeing a new Yoga economy going forwardIn the last 10 years the expansion of Yoga has changed the perception related to Yoga Today the world is seeing a new Yoga economy going forward From Rishikesh and Kashi to Kerala we can witness a new trend of Yoga Tourism emerging in India People from all over the world are coming to India in pursuit of learning authentic yoga Accordingly sectors related to hospitality tourism apparel etc are booming from the huge inflow of people This is creating new avenues for employment opportunities for youth PM Modi said reported ANIThe Prime Minister also recalled Charlotte Chopin a 101yearold woman Yoga teacher from France who was awarded the Padma Shri this year and said that the number of people doing yoga all over the world is constantly increasingIn India this year a 101yearold female yoga instructor from France was honored with the Padma Shri Despite never having visited India she devoted her entire life to promoting awareness about Yoga Currently esteemed universities and institutions worldwide are conducting research on Yoga resulting in the publication of research papers he said reported ANIFrench national Charlotte Chopin a 100yearold yoga practitioner was felicitated with the Padma Shri Indias fourthhighest civilian award during the Padma Awards 2024 held at the Rashtrapati BhavanHighlighting the journey of Yoga all over the world PM Modi said that in India the AYUSH department has also formed the Yoga Certification Board for yoga practitionersLast year I had the opportunity to preside over the Yoga Day Programme at the UN headquarters in the USA People from over 130 nations participated in the event The journey of Yoga continues In Bharat the AYUSH department has formed the Yoga Certification Board for yoga practitioners Over 100 major institutions in India and 10 from abroad have been granted certifications from this board he said reported ANIIn 2015 I inaugurated a Yoga Centre in Turkmenistan Today yoga activities are flourishing there At the State Medical University of Turkmenistan Yoga therapy has been included as a subject the Prime Minister added reported ANIHe further said that the attraction towards Yoga in the entire Jammu and Kashmir has become an opportunity to give a new impetus to the tourism of the union territoryThe attraction towards yoga that has developed in the entire Jammu and Kashmir the zeal and enthusiasm with which people are eager to connect with yoga has become an opportunity to give a new impetus to the tourism of Jammu and Kashmir he said reported ANIThis years theme Yoga for Self and Society emphasises yogas vital role in fostering both individual wellbeing and societal harmonySince 2015 the Prime Minister has led the International Day of Yoga IDY celebrations at various iconic locations including Kartavya Path in Delhi Chandigarh Dehradun Ranchi Lucknow Mysuru and even the United Nations Headquarters in New YorkWith inputs from ANI and PTI