The International Day of Yoga 2024 Handbook
Recognizing the universal appeal of Yoga, owing to its demonstrated benefits for health and towards R st stress- relief, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 11 December 2014, by resolution 69/131(shared as Appendix 1 in Section J). The draft resolution establishing IDY was proposed by India and endorsed by a record 175 Member States. The proposal was first introduced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, in his address during the opening of the 69 session of the General Assembly, in which he said, “Yoga is an invaluable gift from our ancient tradition. Yoga embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action- a holistic approach that is valuable to our health and our well-being. Yoga is not just about exercise; it is a way to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world, and the nature.”
Since 2015, this day has been observed worldwide with an ever-growing number of participants. Observing IDY encourages individuals to make healthier choices such as practicing yoga and adopting lifestyle patterns that promote good health. In this regard, the World Health Organization has urged its member states to help their citizens reduce physical inactivity, which is among the top ten leading causes of death worldwide, and a key risk factor for non-communicable diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes. Thus, observing IDY provides an opportunity to raise global awareness about the health and well-being benefits of yoga and to build lasting public interest by highlighting how these benefits can be achieved through relatively easy and cost-effective efforts.
As the nodal Ministry, the Ministry of Ayush (MoA) has been actively collaborating with a multitude of stakeholders from different domains in this endeavor, championing the cause of Yoga for the betterment of the health and well-being of the community.
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