Controversy Strikes WII Over Yoga Day Attendance Directive

The Wildlife Institute of India faced backlash after announcing that salaries for employees who missed the International Yoga Day event would be withheld. The directive was quickly withdrawn, causing confusion among staff who noted the attendance was typically voluntary and the mandatory notice was unprecedented.

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) faced controversy over a directive to withhold salaries from employees who failed to attend the International Yoga Day event.

Intended as a routine administrative notice to ensure participation, the announcement sparked concern among staff, leading to its swift retraction.

While celebrating the event remains voluntary for many government staff, the sudden mandatory attendance notice at WII was unexpected.

(With inputs from agencies.)