IIT Kharagpur Celebrates 11th International Day of Yoga with the Message: Yoga for One Earth, One Health.

Kharagpur:(KCN/Ajaya kumar) :
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur marked the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) with a spirited and heartfelt celebration, reflecting this year’s global theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” The event was held under the leadership of the newly appointed Director, Prof. Suman Chakraborty, who addressed the gathering with an inspiring message on the transformative power of Yoga.

The campus community, including Prof. Rintu Banerjee, Deputy Director; Prof. Jitendra Mahakud, President of Technology Students’ Gymkhana; and other faculty, staff, and students, came together at the iconic venue to participate in the yoga session and to witness the live telecast of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s address and yoga demonstration from Visakhapatnam. This synchronized national participation symbolized India’s collective embrace of Yoga as a path to holistic well-being and global harmony.

In his remarks, Prof. Suman Chakraborty emphasized: “Have a regular practice of Yoga. At IIT Kharagpur, we are dedicated to the service of the nation. Yoga Day enables us to develop ourselves and nurture our inner soul and uplift society at large.” He also underscored the visionary leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister in taking Yoga to the world stage, making it a tool for global health and unity.

The event was graced by Swami Ekavratananda, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission Calcutta Students’ Home, Belgharia, Kolkata, whose presence added spiritual depth to the occasion.

The Institute reiterated its commitment to integrating wellness and mindfulness into academic life, aligning with the broader vision of “One Earth, One Health” through ancient Indian wisdom.