Yoga Sangam 2026: 6 lakh organisations register ahead of PM Modi's IDY event
Synopsis
Six lakh organisations — spanning government bodies, schools, NGOs, and private entities across 778 districts — have signed up to join PM Modi for International Day of Yoga 2026. West Bengal alone accounts for over 2.76 lakh registrations, making this the largest institutional mobilisation in the event's 12-year history.
Key Takeaways
More than 6 lakh organisations have registered on the Yoga Sangam Portal for IDY 2026 as of 20 June 2026 .
Registrations cover all States and Union Territories, spanning 778 districts nationwide.
Over 3.22 lakh government institutions and nearly 2 lakh educational institutions are among the registrants.
West Bengal leads state-wise with more than 2.76 lakh registered organisations; Rajasthan is second with nearly 1.50 lakh .
This year's IDY theme is 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing' ; synchronised sessions will be held on 21 June 2026 .
More than 6 lakh organisations have registered on the Yoga Sangam Portal ahead of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, the Ministry of AYUSH announced on 20 June 2026. The milestone signals broad institutional and community participation in a nationwide initiative that will see synchronised yoga sessions conducted across India on 21 June, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi joining the celebrations.
Scale of Participation
According to the Ministry of AYUSH, the registrations span all States and Union Territories, covering 778 districts nationwide. The breakdown reveals that more than 3.22 lakh government institutions have enrolled on the portal, alongside nearly 2 lakh educational institutions, over 16,000 private organisations, more than 5,000 non-governmental organisations, and around 44,000 entities from other categories.
The ministry described the response as reflecting 'unprecedented enthusiasm among institutions and communities across the country,' adding that registered organisations are expected to mobilise participants at their respective venues as part of a collective national health movement.
State-wise Leaders
West Bengal has recorded the highest participation with more than 2.76 lakh registered organisations, followed by Rajasthan with nearly 1.50 lakh registrations. Significant participation has also been reported from Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh.
What Yoga Sangam Does
Yoga Sangam is one of the flagship initiatives of IDY 2026, designed to decentralise the celebration beyond a single venue. Participating institutions organise yoga sessions based on the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) in their own localities while remaining linked to the wider national programme. The ministry called the Yoga Sangam Portal the 'digital backbone of this initiative,' enabling registration, coordination, and participation tracking at scale.
This year's IDY is being observed under the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing', focusing on yoga's contribution to healthier, more active lives across generations.
How to Register
The Ministry of AYUSH has urged more organisations and community groups to join by registering through the Yoga Sangam Portal. The process involves submitting organisational and contact details, verifying credentials, entering venue information, and obtaining a reference number for participation.
What to Expect on 21 June
Millions of participants are expected to take part in synchronised yoga sessions across the country on 21 June 2026. The record registrations mark the widest institutional reach the Yoga Sangam initiative has achieved since its inception, underscoring the growing mainstreaming of yoga as a public health tool in India and beyond.
Point of View
But the Yoga Sangam model's real test is whether participation translates into sustained public health behaviour rather than a single-day ceremonial exercise. The dominance of government institutions — over 3.22 lakh of the 6 lakh total — raises a fair question about how much of this mobilisation is voluntary versus administratively driven. West Bengal's outsized share, at nearly half the national total, is statistically striking and warrants scrutiny of how registrations were counted at the district level. The 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing' theme is well-timed given India's rapidly growing elderly population, but the ministry has yet to articulate measurable health outcomes linked to IDY participation beyond headline registration figures.
NationPress
6 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many organisations have registered for Yoga Sangam 2026?
More than 6 lakh organisations have registered on the Yoga Sangam Portal ahead of International Day of Yoga 2026 on 21 June. The registrations span all States and Union Territories across 778 districts in India.
What is Yoga Sangam and how does it work?
Yoga Sangam is a flagship initiative under IDY 2026 that enables institutions across India to organise synchronised yoga sessions at their own venues using the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), while remaining connected to the national programme. The Yoga Sangam Portal serves as the digital platform for registration, coordination, and participation tracking.
Which state has the highest registrations on the Yoga Sangam Portal?
West Bengal leads with more than 2.76 lakh registered organisations, followed by Rajasthan with nearly 1.50 lakh. Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh are also among the top participating states.
What is the theme of International Day of Yoga 2026?
The theme for IDY 2026 is 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing,' highlighting yoga's role in promoting healthier, more active, and fulfilling lives across all generations.
How can organisations register for Yoga Sangam 2026?
Organisations can register through the Yoga Sangam Portal by submitting their organisational and contact details, verifying credentials, entering venue information, and obtaining a reference number for participation. The Ministry of AYUSH has encouraged all community groups and institutions to enrol before 21 June 2026.
