Punjab, 21 June (H.S.): International Yoga Day was celebrated at Central Jail,

Goindwal Sahib, in Tarn Taran district. Jail officials, inmates participated

enthusiastically in the event. The yoga session was organized by the Central

Bureau of Communication, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government

of India, in collaboration with the jail administration. Various yoga asanas

were performed under the guidance of trained yoga instructors.

Jail Superintendent Manjeet Singh Tiwana (PPS) attended the

program as the Chief Guest. Addressing the participants, he described the

initiative as a commendable step towards creating awareness about yoga and

emphasized that yoga is an integral part of our lives.

Speaking on the occasion, Gurmeet Singh (IIS), FPO, Central

Bureau of Communication, Amritsar, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting,

said that the beginning made on International Yoga Day should be carried

forward throughout the year. He stressed the need to motivate more people to

adopt yoga so that they can lead healthy and balanced lives.

Deputy Superintendent of Jail Jatinder Pal Singh stated that

nowadays, people who wish to stay away from diseases should make yoga a part of

their daily lives. He noted that International Yoga Day has significantly

enhanced the global popularity of yoga over the past few years. He further said

that the discipline displayed by the inmates during the session demonstrated

how adopting yoga can help prevent numerous health problems. Deputy Superintendent

Gurjant Singh was also present on the occasion.

A painting competition was also organized during the event,

in which inmates participated enthusiastically. In the competition, Abhishek

Singh secured the first position, Rajesh stood second, Jaswant Singh Sohal

secured third place, and Simranjit Singh finished fourth.

In addition, artists from the Ministry of Information &

Broadcasting captivated the audience with their cultural performances at the

International Yoga Day celebrations organized at Khalsa College, Amritsar, in

collaboration with the 1 Punjab Battalion NCC.

International Yoga Day serves as a platform to raise

awareness about the benefits of yoga among millions of people worldwide.

Meanwhile, the yoga session organized at Central Jail, Goindwal Sahib,

concluded successfully and received enthusiastic participation and support from

all attendees.

Hindusthan Samachar / GURSHARAN SINGH