Bhubaneswar : 06 April 2025, (pratyushanews ) Odisha is all set to host a major celebration of Yoga! The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India, is organizing the Yoga Mahotsav 2025 to mark the 75-day countdown to International Yoga Day. The event, coinciding with World Health Day on April 7, 2025, will feature a grand Common Yoga Protocol demonstration from 6:30 AM to 8:00 AM at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, in the esteemed presence of several dignitaries. Honorable Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, will grace the event. Joint Secretary of Ayush, Government of India, Ms. Monalisa Dash, shared insights about the benefits of practising Common Yoga Protocol CYP, which will be a highlight of the 75-days Countdown to the IDY. CYP is the foundation of International Day of Yoga and it is available in 22 different languages. Last year, the Braille edition of the Common Yoga Protocol was launched, promoting inclusivity. More than 24 crore people have directly participated in IDY so far. Every year. the number of participants is increasing, and new records are being made. This year too, we are expecting to set a new milestone in participation. The event is set to witness the auspicious presence of dignitaries like Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, Smt. Pravati Parida; Member of Parliament, Puri Lok Sabha, Sh. Sambit Patra; MLA, Odisha Legislative Assembly, Sh. Ananta Narayan Jena; Secretary, Ministry of Ayush, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha; and Ms. Monalisa Dash, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Ayush as distinguished guests. The Ministry of Ayush, as the central coordinating body for IDY, has been instrumental in transforming the celebration into a global movement. Over the past decade, it has launched numerous initiatives and collaborations to further amplify the reach and impact of Yoga worldwide.
