Over 8.30 lakh NCC cadets mark International Day of Yoga 2026 at 5,000+ locations
More than 8.30 lakh NCC cadets and staff took part in synchronized yoga sessions at over 5,000 locations on 21 June 2026, the 12th International Day of Yoga.
Summary
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) marked the 12th International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2026 with more than 8.30 lakh cadets, Associate NCC Officers, Permanent Instructors and staff performing synchronized yoga at over 5,000 locations. NCC sessions were held at sites including Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, Golconda Fort in Hyderabad, Namo Ghat in Varanasi, Marina Beach in Chennai and the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha.
Key facts
- Participants
- More than 8.30 lakh
- Locations
- Over 5,000
- Sites included
- Sabarmati Riverfront, Golconda Fort, Namo Ghat, Marina Beach, Konark Sun Temple
Practice MCQs 1 questions
How many NCC cadets and staff took part in International Day of Yoga 2026 sessions, as per the Ministry of Defence?
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Correct answer: B — Over 8.30 lakh
More than 8.30 lakh NCC cadets and staff participated at over 5,000 locations.