Hoshiarpur/ June 21/Daljeet Ajnoha : On the occasion of the 11th International Yoga Day, a grand district-level event was organized today at the Police Line Ground, Hoshiarpur, under the banner of ‘CM Di Yogshala’. The event was graced by MLA Brahm Shankar Jimpa as the chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA Jimpa said that yoga is an ancient and proud tradition of India, which has become a means of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. He emphasized that in today’s fast-paced lifestyle and increasing stress levels, yoga is a powerful solution—not only to maintain physical health but also to stay away from social evils like drug addiction.
He informed that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab government is actively promoting yoga across the state through the ‘CM Di Yogshala’ initiative. Yoga classes are being held from major cities to block levels, with thousands of people practicing yoga regularly. He termed the initiative as a milestone in the mission to make Punjab fit and healthy. He also urged everyone to join the state government’s “War Against Drugs” and contribute towards building a vibrant Punjab. Jimpa specially appealed to the youth to stay away from drugs and adopt yoga as a way of life.
Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain said that the main goal of the event is to build a healthy, disciplined, and drug-free society through yoga. She shared that over 16,000 people from across the district participated in various yoga events organized under ‘CM Di Yogshala’ today. More than 2,500 participants practiced yoga together at the Police Line Ground, showcasing unity, discipline, and health awareness. She added that currently, 341 yoga classes are being conducted daily in the district, with more than 15,000 people participating regularly.
She further informed that if any locality, village, or institution has space available and at least 25 interested participants, the government will provide a trained yoga instructor at their location. Interested people can register by giving a missed call on the toll-free number 7669400500.
SSP Sandeep Kumar Malik appealed to all citizens to take maximum benefit of initiatives like ‘CM Di Yogshala’ and make yoga a part of their daily routine.
During the program, expert yoga instructors demonstrated various asanas, explained their benefits, and taught practical techniques. The Sonalika Divine organization also conducted laughter yoga and dance yoga sessions to energize the participants.
The event was also attended by Mayor Surinder Kumar, Senior Deputy Mayor Parveen Saini, Deputy Mayor Ranjit Chaudhary, SSP Sandeep Kumar Malik, ADC Nikas Kumar, Assistant Commissioner Oaishi Mandal, SP Navneet Kaur Gill, SDM Gursimranjeet Kaur, DSP Palwinder Singh, DSP Narinder Singh, Civil Surgeon Dr. Pawan Kumar, District Ayurvedic and Unani Officer Dr. Pradeep Singh, Nodal Officer Dr. Harish Bhatia, District Coordinator of CM Di Yogshala Madhavi Singh, National Awardee Pramod Sharma, representatives of social organizations, and staff from schools, colleges, and various departments.
