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Indian Army Forms 'Bharatmala', Conducts Yoga Sessions Alongside Country's Borders

On the occasion of the International Yoga Day, Indian army personnel along with their families conducted yoga sessions on 100 different locations alongside the borders of the country forming a 'Bharatmala'.

PTI

Updated on: 21 June 2023 10:36 am

International Yoga Day: Old Fort

Indian Army personnel on Wednesday conducted yoga sessions at more than 100 locations along the country's land and maritime borders, forming a 'Bharatmala' on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga.

The troops and their families, including children, as well as defence civilians participated in the events, the Army said in a statement, adding the locals were also included in yoga activities.

Army Chief General Manoj Pande was the chief guest at the mass yoga event organised at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantonment, it said.

Continuing with the enhanced India-Africa partnership, an outreach was also organised in African nations through Indian Army troops deployed in United Nations Mission areas and in Training Teams as part of the UN contingents, the Army statement said.?

Recognising its universal appeal, the United Nations in December 2014 proclaimed June 21 as the International Day of Yoga by a resolution. The day aims to raise awareness worldwide of the many benefits of practising yoga.