Recognising the universal appeal of Yoga, owing to its demonstrated benefits towards immunity building and stress relief, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 11th December 2014 proclaimed 21st June as the International Day of Yoga (IDY). Since 2015, this day has been observed to remind people across the globe about the benefits of Yoga and build public interest in Yoga by highlighting its importance and contributions to public health.
The preparations for the 9th International Day of Yoga (IDY2023) have already begun, and the Ministry of Ayush (MoA) is looking forward to active participation from the citizens.
Every year IDY is observed with a theme. The themes of the previous years are given below:
Sl. No.Year Theme
1. 2015 Yoga for Harmony and Peace
2. 2016 Yoga for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
3. 2017 Yoga for Health
4. 2018 Yoga for Peace
5. 2019 Yoga for Heart
6. 2020 Yoga at Home Yoga with Family
7. 2021 Yoga for Wellness
8. 2022 Yoga for Humanity
With this backdrop, MoA invites all citizens to share their ideas on how to observe the 9th IDY with a theme. Name the theme and describe how to celebrate this IDY keeping the theme in mind.
Last Date of Submission is 31st March 2023.
