11th International Day of Yoga (IDY)

11th International Day of Yoga (IDY): Recently, the National Science Centre (NSC), Delhi, under the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), Ministry of Culture, celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 21st June with a series of engaging, day-long activities.

• About IDY : An annual global observance promoting yoga as a tool for holistic health and sustainable living.

o Recognized by the UN General Assembly (UNGA) through Resolution 69/131 on December 11, 2014. First celebrated globally on June 21, 2015.

o Theme for 2025: “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”

o Objectives: Promote physical, mental, and emotional wellness through yoga and enhance India’s cultural diplomacy through soft power.

• Key Features: Global Adoption: Recognized by 175 UN member states; participation reached 24.53 crore in 2024.

o Mass Participation: Coordinated by the Ministry of AYUSH, with support from state governments, UN agencies, and Indian missions abroad.

o Cultural Leadership: Positions India as the global leader in yoga and wellness traditions.