Union MoS Prataprao Jadhav Inaugurates Yoga Mahotsav in Maharashtra and Unveils 'Yoga Sangam' Portal.

In May 2025, the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), Ministry of Ayush (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and Homeopathy) organized 'Yoga Mahotsav', an event marking the 50-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 at Panchavati, Nashik, Maharashtra.

      - The programme was inaugurated by Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge), Prataprao Jadhav, Ministry of AYUSH and MoS, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW).

      - During the event, Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav launched the Yoga Sangam Portal, a digital platform designed to facilitate online registration and support synchronized nationwide celebrations of IDY 2025 on 21st June.

      - Several dignitaries attended the event, including Murlidhar Bhagare, Member of Parliament (MP), Lok Sabha, Nashik; Devyani Suhas Pharande, Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Nashik West; Rahul Uttamrao Dhikale, MLA, Nashik East; Lieutenant General Dr. Madhuri Kanitkar, Vice Chancellor of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS); Dr. Vishwas Mandlik, Head of Yoga Vidya Gurukul, Nashik; and Monalisa Das, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush.

Main Point :-   (i) The Yoga Mahotsav in Nashik witnessed an enthusiastic participation of over 6,000 yoga practitioners, celebrating the spirit of health and wellness. This large-scale event was part of the nationwide countdown to International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 and highlighted the growing public interest in holistic well-being. One of the major attractions was the live demonstration of the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) by instructors from the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), led by its Director, Kashinath Samagandi.

      (ii) Yoga Sangam is one of the ten Signature Events of IDY 2025 and symbolizes global solidarity for health and harmony through yoga. It promotes the unifying power of yoga and its relevance in everyday life. Notably, similar countdown events were earlier organized by the government on March 13, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi (100-day countdown), and on April 7, 2025, at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (75-day countdown).

(iii) The Yoga Sangam Portal is an initiative designed to support the integration of yoga into daily routines. It focuses on practices like Pranayama (breath control) and Dhyana (meditation) through the Common Yoga Protocol. The portal offers easy access to resources and registration for synchronized participation in IDY 2025. Individuals can explore and register via the official link: https://yoga.ayush.gov.in/vega-webues.
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