The ICAR-DGR, Junagadh celebrated International Day of Yoga during 19-21^st June 2019. On 19^th June 2019 an essay writing competition on “Yoga for healthy and peaceful mind” was organized at 1100 HRS onwards. On 20^th June 2019 a quiz competition, which included areas of “Yoga, Agriculture, Sports, Polity and Scientific aptitude” was organized at 1100 HRS onwards. Then, the prayer followed by Physical Yoga Session by the employees as per Common Yoga Protocol was organized on 21^st June 2019 at 0600 HRS onwards with the expert instructions of Ms Jaishriben Lashkari and her team from Patanjali Yogpeeth, Junagadh, Gujarat. Followed by Physical Yoga Session, a workshop on meditation was organized on 21^st June 2019 at 1000 HRS onwards as per advice and instructions of Ms. Brahmkumari Ritaben and her team from Brahmkumaris Junagadh, Gujarat. A poster making competition on “Yoga: fitness for all” was also organized on 21^st June 2019 at 1400 HRS onwards. Finally, the International Day of Yoga 2019, which was this year celebrated as “Festival of Yoga and wellbeing” ended with prize distribution for winners of various events.
Dr. Ram Dutta, Principal Scientist & Nodal Officer, International Day of Yoga at ICAR-DGR, Junagadh and his team coordinated the event. Earlier, Director, ICAR-DGR, Junagadh welcomed the participating employees and instructors from various organizations.