International Yoga Day Observed at Shillong Raj Bhavan

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJune 21, 2024

Governor of Meghalaya, Phagu Chauhan, today led the International Yoga Day celebrations held at Raj Bhavan, Shillong. The programme was organised by the NCC Directorate, NER and Hroup HQ, Shillong on the theme “Yoga for Self and Society,” which emphasises yoga’s impact on personal well-being and community health.

The Governor along with the Principal Secretary to the Governor, Harish Chandra Chaudhary, IFS, Additional Director, NCC, NE region, Maj Gen. Gagan Deep, 700 cadets of the NCC, officers and staff of Raj Bhavan performed the asanas under the guidance of experienced yoga instructor Bramachari Prem Swaroop from the Art of Living.

The first International Yoga Day was observed on June 21, 2015, after the UN General Assembly declared the same day as the International Yoga Day. The resolution was moved by India and co-sponsored by a large number of nations.