Alwar, June, 2023.

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASSOCHAM), a leading industry body of the country, on the occasion of International Day of Yoga, Ministry of AYUSH in association with Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) organized the 9th International Yoga Day Festival at Tijara Fort Palace, Alwar, Rajasthan today.

International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on 21st June all over the world. Participating in International Yoga Day 2023, Yoga Day was organized with the support of NeemranajTijara Fort Palace at Tijara Fort Palace, Alwar Rajasthan. The importance of yoga for physical and mental health is well understood during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this context, this program becomes very important. Along with maintaining general health and immunity, yoga has also been considered effective in reducing mental stress.

This year's International Yoga Day has been more special in itself when Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Yoga Day program organized at the United Nations Headquarters in America. This is the ninth edition of the International Day of Yoga, the theme of which is Yoga for ‘VasudhaivaKutumbakam'. This is the first time that the Prime Minister participated in a yoga session organized at the United Nations Headquarters. While in the country, Vice President Jagdish Dhankar chaired over the program organized on International Yoga Day in Jabalpur.

Neemrana Tijara Fort Palace had earlier also organized yoga as part of the program to be held 100 days before in connection with the preparations for International Yoga Day in May. In 100 cities across the country, 100 organizations are engaged in Yoga promotion work.

Dr. Blossom Kochhar, Co-Chairperson, ASSOCHAM Wellness Council and Aroma Magic Pvt said, “This event is the best opportunity to highlight the importance of Yoga at both national and international platforms. Yoga has proved to be very effective in maintaining physical and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, in which case this year's Yoga Festival becomes even more important. We hope that this program will inspire people to adopt yoga not only on International Day of Yoga but also in their daily life.”

Tijara Alwar, SDM Mr. Mahendra Yadav, speaking on the occasion said, “This festival is dedicated to health and immunity. The Yoga Utsav organized at Tijara Fort Palace, Alwar, Rajasthan will prove to be a great platform to promote Yoga and highlight its importance in the context of today's world. Our aim is to make yoga a part of everyone's daily life and contribute to building a healthy and happy society."

Mr. Aman Nath, Founder and Chairman, Neemrana Hotels said, the importance of yoga has crossed borders and people abroad are practicing it in their day to day lives.

Ms. Neelam Yadav, Principal of Girls Secondary School TapukaraTijara, said, “Indian Yoga – the practice of combining the mind and body is the most important way to keep human society happy. It is an old process. Yoga is the best way to keep the body fit and improve human health - it will prove to be effective in today's stressful life.