Join Us in Celebrating a Decade of Yoga!
The International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the United Nations' recognition of June 21st as a global celebration of Yoga. Inspired by the vision of the Hon'ble Prime Minister, IDY has significantly contributed to promoting health and wellness worldwide over the past decade.
Signature Events
To commemorate this milestone, the Ministry of AYUSH has planned various signature events across India and globally:
Yoga Unplugged
Engage students and faculty to promote Yoga awareness and encourage participation in IDY celebrations.
Yoga Maha Kumbh
A week-long grand Yoga festival at ten locations across India, culminating in a central event led by the Hon'ble Prime Minister.
Yoga Prabhava
A scientific impact assessment of a decade of IDY, encouraging faculty and Yoga practitioners to publish articles on Yoga's benefits, backed by credible scientific data.
Yoga Credit Score
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced a Yoga credit score. Students with the highest scores will be felicitated. The UGC will work out the modalities in consultation with the Department of Higher Education. HEIs are encouraged to promote this initiative and support students in their participation.
Yoga Awards
The Hon'ble Prime Minister has announced Yoga Awards at national and international levels to recognize individuals and organizations contributing significantly to the promotion of Yoga. Applications can be submitted online via the MyGov portal: Apply for Yoga Awards 2025.
Participation Guidelines
HEIs are requested to actively engage students and faculty in these initiatives and provide regular status updates via the following:
Google Form: Submit Updates
Email: syed.rizwi@gov.in and saumya.rajan@gov.in
We look forward to your active participation in making IDY 2025 a grand success and furthering the reach of Yoga across the nation and beyond.
May 12th, 2025
