State Level 2nd International Day of Yoga Observed at Paljor Stadium Today

Gangtok June 21: The monsoons have well and truly set in but it could not dampen the spirits of the hundreds of students, Army, ITBB and SSB personnel, NCC, NYK, Art of Living, and yoga enthusiasts and performed the drill guided by Yoga instructor from AYUSH Sikkim Mr. JagannathNiroula, and demonstrated by yoga instructors from various Government schools this morning at Paljor Stadium at state level function of 2nd International Day of Yoga.

The Governor ShriniwasPatil graced the occasion as the Chief Guest where as the Chief Minister Mr. PawanChamling made his eminent presence as the guest of honor along with host of dignitaries.

In his short address the Governor Mr. Patil saluted the spirit and the enthusiasm of the participants and hoped that this Sikkim will keep smiling and strive towards being the healthiest state in the country.

Earlier the function began with the welcome note by Minister Health Mr. A.K Ghatani where The AYUSH wing of the State Health Department who is the Nodal Department organized the State level function in close coordination with the State HRDD, various other organizations such as NYK, NSS, Art of Living, Brahmakumaris, ITBP,SSB and the Red Cross Society.