Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav reviews preparations for International Day of Yoga 2025
Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav chaired a review meeting on 7 May 2025 in New Delhi on preparations for International Day of Yoga 2025 (21 June), in the spirit of 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'.
Summary
Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush, chaired a review meeting in New Delhi on 7 May 2025 on preparations for the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, to be celebrated on 21 June. He said the efforts should reflect the spirit of 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'. The review covered major initiatives: Yoga Sangam (integration of yoga with schools, hospitals and corporates), Harit Yoga (eco-consciousness through yoga-linked plantation drives), Yoga Connect (engaging global and diaspora communities) and Yoga Bandhan (social unity through mass participation). IDY has been observed since 2015, after the United Nations adopted it at the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Key facts
- Date
- 7 May 2025, New Delhi
- Chaired by
- Prataprao Jadhav, MoS (IC) Ayush
- IDY 2025
- 21 June 2025
- Spirit
- Yoga for One Earth, One Health
- Initiatives
- Yoga Sangam, Harit Yoga, Yoga Connect, Yoga Bandhan
- First IDY
- 2015
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Consider the following statements about the IDY 2025 review meeting of 7 May 2025: 1. It was chaired by Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav in New Delhi. 2. 'Harit Yoga' refers to the integration of yoga with schools, hospitals and corporates. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. Integration with schools, hospitals and corporates is 'Yoga Sangam'; 'Harit Yoga' promotes eco-consciousness through yoga-linked plantation drives.
Which IDY 2025 initiative reviewed on 7 May 2025 promotes eco-consciousness through yoga-linked plantation drives?
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Correct answer: D — Harit Yoga
Harit Yoga is the plantation-linked initiative. Yoga Sangam integrates yoga with institutions, Yoga Connect engages global and diaspora communities, and Yoga Bandhan fosters social unity.