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Hans India
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- Politics
- Hans India
Delhi Assembly to Host Symposium Marking 50 Years Since Emergency
New Delhi: The Delhi Legislative Assembly will host a special symposium titled 'Bhartiya Loktantra aur Samvidhaan ka Sabse Andhkaarmaya Daur: Na Bhoolein, Na Shama Karen' on June 28, 2025, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Emergency imposed in India between 1975 and 1977. The event will be held at the Vidhan Sabha premises. It will be held under the banner of #SamvidhanHatyaDiwas and is envisioned as a powerful national moment of reflection. The symposium will revisit one of the most turbulent and authoritarian phases in India's democratic journey and highlight the continued relevance of constitutional values, civil liberties, and institutional independence. The event will feature keynote addresses by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, former Union Cabinet Minister Satyanarayan Jatiya, and Rajat Sharma, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of India TV. Deputy Speaker of the Delhi Assembly, Mohan Singh Bisht, will also attend the symposium. A wide spectrum of participants ,including constitutional experts, journalists, civil society members, former bureaucrats, and individuals who lived through the Emergency, will come together for this occasion. The day's program will include keynote speeches, reflective panel discussions, and personal testimonies exploring the long-lasting impact of the Emergency on India's democratic foundations. Speaker Vijender Gupta has emphasized that the symposium will serve not only as a tribute to those who resisted the Emergency but also as a call to the younger generation. He stated that it will remind citizens to remain vigilant and actively protect democratic principles to ensure that such a dark chapter is never repeated. To mark the occasion, a commemorative booklet titled 'Apatkaal@50' will also be released. The publication is expected to offer historical insights, critical reflections, and thought-provoking commentary on the legacy of the Emergency.
India.com
5 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
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Time of India
21-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Uttarakhand CM Dhami announces India's first Yoga Policy in Gairsain
Dehradun, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday announced a Yoga Policy for Uttarakhand on the occasion of 11th International Yoga Day making it the first state in the country to frame such a policy. Making the announcement in Uttarakhand's summer capital Gairsain in the presence of a host of foreign dignitaries, Dhami said the policy is aimed at developing the state into a global wellness destination. The chief minister said that a subsidy of up to Rs 20 lakh would be given under this policy for establishing yoga and wellness centres besides a grant of up to Rs 10 lakh for research in the field of yoga, meditation and naturopathy. Under the Yoga Policy 2025, which is the country's first, Dhami said that his government is determined to establish five new yoga hubs in Uttarakhand by 2030. By March 2026, the availability of yoga services will also be ensured in all AYUSH Health and Wellness Centers in the state, he added. Live Events The chief minister also announced that two spiritual cities, one each in Kumaon and Garhwal regions of the state, would be developed under the policy. "Making Uttarakhand the global capital of yoga and wellness is our commitment," he said. Describing yoga as a natural system of healing, Dhami said it establishes complete harmony between the mind, soul and body. "Yoga keeps our body healthy and provides inner peace, mental balance and spiritual stability to human life. Yoga helps in reducing stress. With various yoga asanas and pranayama, the body and mind can be freed from stress. Apart from increasing the concentration of the mind, yoga also releases positive energy in life," he said. The chief minister released a booklet on the state's Yoga Policy. He also planted an apple sapling in the Vidhan Sabha premises at Bhararisain in Gairsain under the program "Ek Vriksha, Yoga Ke Naam". The Uttarakhand government will soon establish one Spiritual Economic Zone each in Garhwal and Kumaon divisions to promote ayurveda and naturopathy, yoga and spiritual tourism in the state. We are going to establish two new cities in the mountainous areas of the state which will establish the state's special identity on the global map by becoming the center of yoga, ayurveda and spirituality, said Dhami. Eminent spiritual gurus, yogic experts and institutions working in the field of wellness from all over the world will be invited to the two cities, he added. The chief minister said apart from being the summer capital, Gairsain (Bhararisain) is also a centre of rich cultural heritage and amazing natural beauty. A collective yoga practice done with the representatives of eight friendly nations at the event will prove to be an important step towards making Devbhoomi Uttarakhand the global capital of yoga and spirituality, he added. Dhami interacted with locals and inquired about their well-being. He also met students, who had gathered for the event. The chief minister made everyone aware about the importance of yoga and gave the message to include yoga in their daily routine for a healthy life. Ambassador of Mexico to India Federico Salas, Head of Economic Affairs at the Embassy of Mexico Ricardo Daniel Delgado and Cabinet Minister Dhan Singh Rawat were also present on this occasion. PTI Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Hindustan Times
21-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
U'khand CM Dhami announces India's first Yoga Policy in Gairsain
Dehradun, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday announced a Yoga Policy for Uttarakhand on the occasion of 11th International Yoga Day making it the first state in the country to frame such a policy. U'khand CM Dhami announces India's first Yoga Policy in Gairsain Making the announcement in Uttarakhand's summer capital Gairsain in the presence of a host of foreign dignitaries, Dhami said the policy is aimed at developing the state into a global wellness destination. The chief minister said that a subsidy of up to ₹ 20 lakh would be given under this policy for establishing yoga and wellness centres besides a grant of up to ₹ 10 lakh for research in the field of yoga, meditation and naturopathy. Under the Yoga Policy 2025, which is the country's first, Dhami said that his government is determined to establish five new yoga hubs in Uttarakhand by 2030. By March 2026, the availability of yoga services will also be ensured in all AYUSH Health and Wellness Centers in the state, he added. The chief minister also announced that two spiritual cities, one each in Kumaon and Garhwal regions of the state, would be developed under the policy. "Making Uttarakhand the global capital of yoga and wellness is our commitment," he said. Describing yoga as a natural system of healing, Dhami said it establishes complete harmony between the mind, soul and body. "Yoga keeps our body healthy and provides inner peace, mental balance and spiritual stability to human life. Yoga helps in reducing stress. With various yoga asanas and pranayama, the body and mind can be freed from stress. Apart from increasing the concentration of the mind, yoga also releases positive energy in life," he said. The chief minister released a booklet on the state's Yoga Policy. He also planted an apple sapling in the Vidhan Sabha premises at Bhararisain in Gairsain under the program "Ek Vriksha, Yoga Ke Naam". The Uttarakhand government will soon establish one Spiritual Economic Zone each in Garhwal and Kumaon divisions to promote ayurveda and naturopathy, yoga and spiritual tourism in the state. We are going to establish two new cities in the mountainous areas of the state which will establish the state's special identity on the global map by becoming the center of yoga, ayurveda and spirituality, said Dhami. Eminent spiritual gurus, yogic experts and institutions working in the field of wellness from all over the world will be invited to the two cities, he added. The chief minister said apart from being the summer capital, Gairsain is also a centre of rich cultural heritage and amazing natural beauty. A collective yoga practice done with the representatives of eight friendly nations at the event will prove to be an important step towards making Devbhoomi Uttarakhand the global capital of yoga and spirituality, he added. Dhami interacted with locals and inquired about their well-being. He also met students, who had gathered for the event. The chief minister made everyone aware about the importance of yoga and gave the message to include yoga in their daily routine for a healthy life. Ambassador of Mexico to India Federico Salas, Head of Economic Affairs at the Embassy of Mexico Ricardo Daniel Delgado and Cabinet Minister Dhan Singh Rawat were also present on this occasion. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
India Gazette
21-06-2025
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand CM launches dedicated Yoga Policy on occasion of 11th International Yoga Day
Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], June 21 (ANI): Uttarakhand has made history by becoming the first state in India to implement a dedicated Yoga Policy, following its pioneering efforts in introducing the Uniform Civil Code. The Pushkar Singh Dhami-led cabinet on Saturday approved this landmark initiative, aiming to establish Uttarakhand as a global hub for yoga and wellness. The Yoga Policy has been prepared with the aim of establishing Uttarakhand as the global capital of yoga and wellness under which a subsidy of up to Rs 20 lakh is being provided for developing yoga and meditation centers in the state. A provision of grants up to Rs 10 lakh has also been made to promote research in the field of yoga, meditation and naturopathy in the state. With the inspiration of the Prime Minister, the state government has implemented the country's first Yoga Policy 2025 in the state. The Chief Minister further stated that the state government is determined to establish five new yoga hubs in the state by 2030 and by March 2026, the availability of yoga services will also be ensured in all AYUSH Health and Wellness Centers in the state. The CM also planted an apple tree in the Vidhan Sabha premises under the 'Ek Vriksha Yoga ke Naam' program. During this, the Chief Minister announced that the state government would soon establish one Spiritual Economic Zone each in Garhwal and Kumaon divisions to promote Ayurvedic and Naturopathy, Yoga and Spiritual Tourism in the state. He further stated that two new towns would be established in the hilly areas of the state, which would establish the special identity of the state on the global map by becoming the center of Yoga, Ayurveda and Spirituality Extending wishes on the 11th International Yoga Day, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the presence of all the foreign guests will give global recognition to this event. He further stated that Bhararisain, along with being the summer capital, was also a center of rich cultural heritage and amazing natural beauty. He further said that the mass yoga practice done with the representatives of eight friendly nations would prove to be an important step towards making Devbhoomi Uttarakhand the global capital of yoga and spirituality. The Chief Minister said that Uttarakhand was also the land of yoga and spirituality along with Devbhoomi. Focusing on the importance of yoga, the Chief Minister said that the practice helped establish complete harmony between the mind, soul and body. 'Yoga keeps our body healthy and provides inner peace, mental balance and spiritual stability to human life. With various yoga asanas and pranayama, the body and mind can be freed from stress. Yoga increases concentration of mind and also transmits positive energy in life,' the CM said. He further stated that the practice of yoga had helped connect the human society across the world by crossing caste, language, religion and geographical boundaries. 'Yoga is working to tie the whole world together by becoming a bridge of global unity, harmony and brotherhood. The visionary thinking and inspirational leadership of the Prime Minister has given Yoga a new identity on the world stage by making it a mantra of global connectivity and health of humanity,' Dhami stated. He further state that state government was committed to solving the problem of employment generation and migration in the state under the guidance of the Prime Minister. Several important schemes are also being worked on to promote local economy and tourism in the state. The state government has also constituted a Strategic Advisory Committee in the state with the aim of providing maximum means of self-employment at the local level. This committee will work to promote innovation for the economic and social development of the state. We are also working towards providing employment opportunities to the youth in the hills as per their skills. Before participating in the program organized on International Yoga Day in Bhararisain, the Chief Minister reached among the students and local people. He interacted with the people and enquired about their well-being and also met the students. Special enthusiasm and excitement was seen among the students on finding the Chief Minister among them. (ANI)
