Delhi L-G TS Sandhu leads DDA Yoga Day 2025 across 29 venues
Synopsis
Delhi's DDA scaled up its Yoga Day footprint to 29 venues on 21 June 2025, with L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu leading from Yamuna Sports Complex. The 12th edition's 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing' theme signals a deliberate pivot toward public health outreach — using Delhi's sporting and green infrastructure as a citywide wellness platform.
Key Takeaways
Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu led DDA's 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations on 21 June 2025 .
Sessions were held across 29 venues , including sports complexes, parks, and public spaces in New Delhi .
The main event was held at Yamuna Sports Complex , attended by Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra and DDA Vice Chairman N.
This year's theme was 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing' , focusing on well-being across all age groups.
Sessions were conducted by trained instructors deputed by the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India .
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu led the Delhi Development Authority (DDA)'s observance of the 12th International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2025, with sessions spanning 29 sports complexes, parks, and public spaces across the National Capital. Thousands of residents joined the city-wide event, which centred on this year's theme: 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing'.
Main Event at Yamuna Sports Complex
The flagship programme was held at Yamuna Sports Complex, where Lieutenant Governor Sandhu — who also serves as Chairman of DDA — was joined by Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra. N. Saravana Kumar, Vice Chairman of DDA, along with senior DDA officers and distinguished guests, were also present at the event.
Scale of Participation Across Delhi
The DDA organised simultaneous Yoga sessions at 29 venues spread across the city. Sports facilities hosting the sessions included Siri Fort Sports Complex, Saket Sports Complex, Netaji Sports Complex (Jasola), Vasant Kunj Sports Complex, Hari Nagar Sports Complex, Paschim Vihar Sports Complex, Dwarka Sports Complex (Sector-11), Major Dhyan Chand Sports Complex (Ashok Vihar), and Rohini Sports Complex.
Additional venues included Rashtriya Swabhiman Khel Parisar (Pitampura), Poorv Delhi Khel Parisar (Dilshad Garden), Chilla Sports Complex, Squash and Badminton Stadium (Siri Fort), Commonwealth Games Village Sports Complex, Dwarka Sports Complex (Sector-17), Roshanara Club, and Bhalswa Golf Course.
Parks and Green Spaces Join the Celebrations
DDA's green spaces were also activated for the occasion. Sessions were conducted at Baansera, Swarn Jayanti Park (Rohini), Coronation Park (Burari), Hauz Khas Park, Satya Park (Naraina Phase-II), District Park (G-17, Paschim Vihar), Ashoka Garden (Ashok Vihar, Phase-IV), DDA Park (GK-I), Vijay Mandal Park (Malviya Nagar), and Sanjay Lake Park (Trilokpuri).
Programme Details and Theme
Each session comprised Yoga asanas, pranayama, breathing exercises, guided meditation, and broader wellness activities, conducted under the supervision of trained instructors deputed by the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. Participants included students, sports enthusiasts, and local community members from across the city.
This year's theme, 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing', highlights Yoga's role in sustaining physical, mental, and emotional well-being across all age groups — a focus that aligns with growing public health concerns around an ageing population. According to the official statement, the DDA's effort was in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Yoga as a global movement, under whose leadership the International Day of Yoga was first adopted by the United Nations in 2015.
With the 12th edition now concluded, DDA's expanding footprint across parks and sporting infrastructure signals a sustained institutional commitment to making Yoga accessible at the neighbourhood level across the National Capital.
Point of View
But the real measure of impact is participation quality, not venue count. Using sports complexes that sit underutilised on most days for mass wellness events is smart infrastructure logic — but without published attendance data or health outcome tracking, these annual observances risk remaining ceremonial rather than transformative. The 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing' theme is well-timed given India's demographic shift, yet institutional follow-through — regular weekly sessions, not just one high-visibility day — is what would actually move the needle on public health in Delhi.
NationPress
21 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who led DDA's International Day of Yoga 2025 celebrations in Delhi?
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, who also serves as Chairman of DDA, led the celebrations. He was joined at the main event by Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra and DDA Vice Chairman N. Saravana Kumar at Yamuna Sports Complex on 21 June 2025.
How many venues hosted DDA's Yoga Day 2025 sessions in Delhi?
DDA organised Yoga sessions across 29 venues, including sports complexes such as Yamuna Sports Complex and Siri Fort Sports Complex, as well as parks like Hauz Khas Park and Swarn Jayanti Park (Rohini).
What was the theme of International Day of Yoga 2025?
The theme for the 12th International Day of Yoga was 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing', underscoring Yoga's role in promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being across all age groups.
Who conducted the Yoga sessions at DDA venues?
The sessions were conducted by trained Yoga instructors deputed by the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India. Activities included Yoga asanas, pranayama, breathing exercises, guided meditation, and wellness activities.
Why does India observe International Day of Yoga on 21 June?
The United Nations designated 21 June as the International Day of Yoga in 2015, following a proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The date marks the summer solstice and has since been observed globally as an annual celebration of Yoga's physical and spiritual benefits.
