Will Delhi's Lodhi Garden and Shantipath Host the 2025 International Yoga Day Celebrations?

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Key Takeaways
- NDMC celebrates International Yoga Day at eight venues.
- Key locations include Lodhi Garden and Shantipath.
- Prominent figures to join community members in yoga.
- Focus on health and wellness aligns with Viksit Bharat 2047.
- Participation expected from 300 to 2,000 individuals at each venue.
New Delhi, June 20 (NationPress) The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is set to commemorate International Yoga Day (IYD) 2025 this Saturday at eight remarkable venues, including Lodhi Garden and Shantipath, according to the Vice Chairperson of the civic agency, Kuljeet Singh Chahal.
On Friday, Chahal conducted an inspection of these venues to evaluate the preparations on the ground. He noted that the main events for yoga day will take place at Kartavya Path (South Lawn), Lodhi Garden, Talkatora Garden, Lawn at Shantipath, Central Park (Connaught Place), Pandara Park, New Moti Bagh (IAS Residences), and Sanjay Jheel (Lakshmi Bai Nagar).
During his visit, he assessed various factors, including logistical arrangements, venue readiness, signage, participation planning, and collaboration with yoga partner organizations.
Chahal highlighted that this initiative aligns with NDMC’s larger commitment to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, where health and wellness are key to achieving national objectives.
“Promoting yoga solidifies the foundation of a healthy and conscious citizenry. A fit and mindful populace is the true strength of a developed India,” he stated.
He mentioned that many prominent personalities and VVIPs are anticipated to join citizens at different locations to practice yoga together.
“It is our duty to ensure that each site is meticulously inspected and that all essential arrangements are made, especially concerning safety and security,” he remarked.
The sessions will be organized in collaboration with notable yoga organizations, including the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Art of Living, Patanjali Yoga Samiti, and Gayatri Parivar, among others.
Each venue is predicted to attract participation ranging from 300 to 2,000 individuals, reflecting a vibrant cross-section of the community.
Chahal urged citizens to engage enthusiastically in the IDY celebrations and to adopt yoga as a daily practice. “A society that is physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy is crucial to realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047,” he concluded.