Celebration of Yoga Day in Tribal areas highlights convergence of indigenous wellness practices –

Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram has emphasized on the need for inclusive and community-led celebrations of International Day of Yoga on 21st of this month. He said this time the celebration in tribal areas would highlight the unique convergence of indigenous wellness practices with modern yoga. Mr. Oram encouraged active participation by tribal communities through yoga demonstrations, wellness sessions, and awareness programs at the grassroots level. The Minister today chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the Ministry’s preparedness for the observance of International Day of Yoga in New Delhi. The Yoga Day celebrations are being organized as a key component of the ongoing nationwide awareness and benefit saturation campaign, Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan.Underlining the importance of Yoga, the Minister said that it is not just an exercise but a path to harmony between body, mind, and spirit. He said that tribal communities, with their deep-rooted connection to nature and traditional healing practices, embody this harmony. As part of the Yoga Day celebrations, around one lakh 40 thousand students from 477 Eklavya Model Residential Schools and more than 10 lakh tribal citizens are expected to participate in the upcoming yoga sessions.