Extensive Public Awareness Campaign Underway as District Gears Up for June 21 Celebrations
Published on: June 12, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
District-Wide Preparations Gain Momentum
Preparations for the upcoming International Yoga Day, to be observed on June 21, are progressing at full pace across the district. Bharat Swabhiman Nyas, Patanjali Yoga Samiti, and various yoga-related organizations are conducting awareness campaigns from urban centers to remote rural areas to encourage public participation in the global event.
As part of these efforts, a district-level meeting of Bharat Swabhiman Nyas was organized on June 11 to finalize the framework and schedule of activities planned for the occasion.
Focus on Healthy and Disciplined Living
During the meeting, participants emphasized that yoga is not merely a form of physical exercise but the foundation of a healthy, balanced, and disciplined lifestyle. Special emphasis was placed on connecting more people with yoga and spreading awareness about its long-term benefits.
The theme for this year’s International Yoga Day is “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” In line with this theme, a variety of special activities are being conducted throughout the district.
Large-Scale Yoga Sessions Planned
Office-bearers of Bharat Swabhiman Nyas and the Patanjali Family informed that the main district-level event on June 21 will be organized at the district headquarters stadium.
In addition, Patanjali Yoga Samiti and its associated organizations will conduct collective yoga practice sessions at approximately 42 locations within the district headquarters and nearly 100 locations across the district.
Trained yoga instructors will guide participants in yoga, pranayama, and meditation sessions daily from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Protocol Yoga Practice Already Underway
As part of the preparations, protocol yoga practice sessions have already begun at various institutions and public places.
Regular yoga sessions are being conducted at the Paneka Sub-Health Centre, Composite Regional Centre at Thakurtola, AYUSH Dispensary at the District Hospital, Masti Ki Pathshala, Khaprikala Gaushala, and several other locations.
Awareness and outreach campaigns are also being carried out in schools, colleges, hospitals, banks, insurance offices, railway stations, post offices, the district jail, petrol pumps, Pendri Nursing College, agriculture and horticulture colleges, business establishments, and other institutions to promote yoga among citizens.
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Yoga Day as a People’s Movement
Senior Patanjali Family volunteer Hemant Tiwari stated that International Yoga Day is not merely a one-day event but a people’s movement aimed at inspiring individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles.
He noted that every year a large number of people participate in Yoga Day programs in Rajnandgaon and that volunteers are working continuously to ensure even greater public participation this year.
According to him, workers of Patanjali Yoga Samiti and Bharat Swabhiman Nyas have been conducting yoga sessions for several weeks in various wards, gram panchayats, and institutions across the district.
Volunteers Play Key Role in Outreach
Tiwari further stated that the Patanjali Family plays an important role in many major public events in the district. The successful organization of such large-scale programs is made possible through the collective efforts of yoga instructors, volunteers, and members associated with the movement.
The meeting was attended by Hemant Tiwari, Panchram Sahu, Manoj Laddha, Kaushal Sahu, Dilip Kumar Ram, Dharmendra Sahu, Sonu Sharma, Saurabh Sharma, D.N. Chandrakar, and several other volunteers and office-bearers.
Commitment to Reach Every Village and Ward
Participants resolved to take the message of yoga to every village, ward, and institution across the district and to transform International Yoga Day into a true celebration of public participation.
At the conclusion of the meeting, office-bearers and volunteers were assigned responsibilities related to publicity campaigns, public outreach, banner and poster distribution, and invitation drives to ensure that the maximum number of people participate and move toward a healthier way of life through yoga.
