Inclusivity in Focus: Thousands with Disabilities Embrace Yoga on International Yoga Day

On the 10th International Yoga Day, thousands of individuals with disabilities participated in yoga programs across India. The initiative, organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, aligns with PM Narendra Modi's vision of 'Yoga for All,' promoting inclusivity and the well-being benefits of yoga.

In a display of inclusivity, thousands of individuals with disabilities participated in yoga programs nationwide on the 10th International Yoga Day, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Yoga for All.'

Organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, over 10,000 participants with various disabilities engaged in yoga at 30 locations throughout India. The initiative aimed to showcase the universal benefits of yoga and promote health and well-being among the differently-abled community.

Significant events included a camp in Secunderabad with over 1,200 participants, and in Chennai, a series of inclusive yoga programs in special schools. In New Delhi, an event at Modern School was organized by the Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities, while similar programs took place at various National Institutes and CRCs across the country.