New record 21,000 join CM Di Yogshala; Health Minister leads function
Dilbag Singh
New record 21,000 join CM Di Yogshala; Health Minister leads function
JALANDHAR 19 JUNE
The Jalandhar City today witnessed a massive wave of enthusiasm for yoga as over 21,000 yoga enthusiasts participated in the CM di Yogshala program, setting a new record for attendance in a single yoga event.
In a bid to build a healthy, progressive, and prosperous Punjab, Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh on Thursday gave a clarion call to the people to make yoga an integral part of their daily lives.
Addressing a large gathering during the state-level ‘CM di Yogshala’ function at PAP Ground, the Health Minister said it was heartening to see people from all walks of life participating enthusiastically in this mega event. He stated that ‘CM di Yogshala’ is serving as a stepping stone towards building a healthier and more vibrant Punjab. Dr. Balbir Singh expressed pride in the fact that thousands of Punjabis have joined the state government in this noble cause, and said the day is not far when Punjab will regain its pristine glory as a healthy and dynamic state.
Accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal, Commissioner of Police Dhanpreet Kaur, Dr. Balbir Singh said it brought him immense joy to witness thousands of people joining hands with the government through CM di Yogshala. He noted that the initiative was launched two years ago from Jalandhar under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann Ji and presently, around 3,200 yoga classes are conducted daily across the state, benefiting nearly one lakh people.
The Health Minister said that CM di Yogshala is a citizen-centric initiative and the brainchild of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. He noted that the program gained immense popularity in the national capital, benefiting a large section of the population. Inspired by its success, Bhagwant Mann led the Punjab Government to replicate the scheme, ensuring similar benefits for the people of Punjab. Dr Balbir Singh envisioned that, in line with India’s ancient and glorious traditions, these Yogshalas would help make Punjabis healthier, both physically and mentally.
During the event, the minister announced that the CM Di Yogshala program would soon be extended to rural areas as well.
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