Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy performed yoga asanas during the 50-day countdown to the 12th International Day of Yoga at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Ranga Reddy District on 2 May 2026, underscoring the government's commitment to wellness promotion.
The 12th International Day of Yoga celebration, hosted at the Shree Ramchandra Mission's Kanha Shanti Vanam ashram, marked the beginning of a 50-day nationwide awareness campaign on holistic health and traditional wellness practices.
The 50-day countdown commenced on 2 May 2026, leading up to the International Day of Yoga on 21 June, with government officials and wellness practitioners across India participating in preparatory events and training sessions.
Ranga Reddy District in Telangana became a focal point for the national yoga promotion campaign, with Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy inaugurating the 50-day countdown to amplify India's ancient wellness traditions across communities.
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy lit the ceremonial lamp at the Kanha Shanti Vanam venue on 2 May 2026, formally inaugurating the 50-day national countdown to the 12th International Day of Yoga and signalling the beginning of widespread wellness outreach.