Preparations for the 12th International Day
of Yoga (IDY) 2026 on June 21 have gathered significant momentum, with more
than six lakh organisations registering on the Ministry of Ayush’s Yoga Sangam
portal to participate in the nationwide yoga session.
The registrations mark a major milestone
for the government’s flagship Yoga Sangam initiative, which aims to bring
institutions and communities across the country together through synchronised
yoga sessions based on the Common Yoga Protocol. Participants are expected to
perform yoga simultaneously with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the
national observance of International Day of Yoga.
According to official data, registrations
on the portal have accelerated in recent days, reflecting growing public
interest in this year’s celebrations. Educational institutions, government
departments, private organisations, non-governmental organisations and
community groups have signed up in large numbers to host yoga sessions at their
respective locations.
The Yoga Sangam initiative seeks to
decentralise Yoga Day celebrations by enabling organisations to conduct events
independently while remaining connected to a nationwide movement. The digital
platform serves as the central mechanism for registration, event coordination
and participation tracking.
The programme has achieved nationwide
reach, with registrations reported from all States and Union Territories and
spanning 778 districts. Government institutions account for the largest share
of registrations, with more than 3.22 lakh organisations enrolled. Nearly two
lakh educational institutions have also registered, alongside over 16,000
private organisations, more than 5,000 NGOs and approximately 44,000 entities
from other categories.
West Bengal has emerged as the leading
state in terms of participation, recording over 2.76 lakh registered
organisations. Rajasthan follows with nearly 1.50 lakh registrations. Other
states reporting substantial participation include Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh,
Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
This year’s International Day of Yoga is
being observed under the theme ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing,’ focusing on
the role of yoga in promoting physical well-being, active lifestyles and
healthy ageing across generations.
The Ministry of Ayush has encouraged
additional organisations and community groups to register their events through
the Yoga Sangam portal ahead of the June 21 celebrations. Officials say the
growing number of registrations reflects increasing public engagement with yoga
and broader efforts to promote community participation in health and wellness
initiatives.
