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Delhi Metro to start at 4 AM on Yoga Day, PM to lead from Visakhapatnam
To mark the 11th International Yoga Day, Delhi Metro will begin operations early while PM Modi joins a mass yoga session on Visakhapatnam's beachfront with 5 lakh participants
New Delhi
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced that metro services will start at 4 AM on June 21 to accommodate commuters attending Yoga Day events across the city.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the city government would organise events at 11 locations across the capital.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the national Yoga Day celebration from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. He will participate in a mass yoga session on the city's beachfront, where approximately 500,000 people are expected to join.
This year marks the 11th edition of International Yoga Day. The central theme is 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health,' underscoring yoga's role in promoting holistic wellness and environmental balance.
Nationwide mass yoga events planned
The central government is coordinating Yoga Sangam events at over 100,000 locations nationwide. Sessions will follow the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) and be conducted from 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM on June 21.
An estimated 350,000 additional venues across the country will host yoga activities. Campaigns like 'Yoga with Family' and 'Yoga Unplugged', driven by youth engagement through MyGov and MyBharat platforms, are also underway.
Awards and recognition
The PM Yoga Awards will be presented to individuals and organisations that have shown exemplary commitment to promoting and practising yoga in India and globally.
India continues to champion yoga as a tool for mental, physical, and societal well-being—tying personal fitness with global health goals.
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