The Archaeological Survey of India, which is responsible for maintaining ancient monuments and archaeological sites, has waived the entry fee for the Taj Mahal.
The Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) on Saturday observed the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) with great enthusiasm, conducting large-scale celebrations across various remote and strategic locations in the islands.
While speaking to ANI, Jayant, a yoga teacher at Isha Yoga Centre, said, "Today is the International Day of Yoga. It's not new; since its launch, it has been like a wildfire. The world now knows the importance of yoga."
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday extended his best wishes on 11th International Yoga Day and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for promoting yoga across the world.
Central Jail Superintendent Alka Sonkar stated that program was organised taking forward Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mission of 'Yoga for One Earth, One health.'
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday participated in 11th International Yoga Day Celebration with Yoga enthusiasts and performed Asanas as per the laid down Common Yoga Protocol.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday participated in the International Yoga Day celebrations at the Gateway of India in Mumbai, which had the theme "Yoga for One Earth and One Health."
BJP MP from Delhi, Bansuri Swaraj on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts in promoting yoga globally, starting with the proposal for International Yoga Day in 2014 at the United Nations.
"We are proud because the Prime Minister created a movement and for the last 11 years he was driving this movement from the front and we are very lucky that this time he gave Andhra Pradesh the opportunity to showcase our talent," Minister Lokesh told ANI in Visakhapatnam.
He extended his best wishes to everyone on this occasion and highlighted the state government's efforts to promote yoga among the masses. He called on to promote wellness tourism taht can make Sikkim a global destination, leveraging its natural beauty and cultural heritage.
While speaking to ANI, BSF (North) DIG Yogendra Singh Rathore said, "BSF has organised Yoga Day celebrations at various places. As far as Jaisalmer is concerned, the main event took place here, in which Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and 1500 BSF jawans participated. We did yoga at the bord
The Yoga Policy has been prepared with the aim of establishing Uttarakhand as the global capital of yoga and wellness under which a subsidy of up to Rs 20 lakh is being provided for developing yoga and meditation centers in the state.