Uttarakhand Aims to Become a Global Yoga Capital
CM Dhami Leads Yoga Session at Chief Minister’s Residence-On International Yoga Day 2025, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami led a yoga session at his residence. The event included officials and staff from the CM’s office. CM Dhami encouraged everyone to integrate yoga into their daily lives, highlighting its benefits for both physical and mental well-being.
India’s Crucial Role in Global Yoga Recognition-CM Dhami emphasized India’s pivotal role in establishing Yoga’s global recognition. He mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 2014 UN proposal, garnering support from 177 countries and establishing June 21st as International Yoga Day. This signifies global acknowledgment of India’s rich cultural heritage.
Uttarakhand: A Sacred Land of Yoga and Meditation-Recognizing Uttarakhand’s historical significance as a hub for yoga and meditation, CM Dhami highlighted the state’s ongoing efforts to make yoga accessible to all. The government is actively working to bring yoga to every village, ensuring everyone can benefit from its practice. The state’s rich history of Rishis and Munis further strengthens this commitment.
Yoga: A Path to Employment-The Uttarakhand government is also promoting yoga as a source of employment. The rising demand for yoga instructors presents excellent self-employment opportunities for the youth. Yoga tourism and wellness retreats are also creating new job avenues, boosting the local economy.
A Vision for a Global Wellness Hub-The state government’s vision is to establish Uttarakhand as a global capital for yoga and wellness. A new yoga policy prioritizes local participation, focusing on developing yoga centers, schools, and training institutions for global promotion. This initiative aims to leverage Uttarakhand’s natural beauty and spiritual heritage to attract wellness seekers from around the world.
