Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao joined the mass yoga practice organized in Mungeli district on International Yoga Day. He was joined by MLA Punnu Lal Mohle and other senior officials of the district administration. The event was held at the Adarsh Krishi Upaj Mandi complex, Mungeli, with the theme “Yoga Sangam, Harit Yoga” to mark the 11th International Yoga Day. Yoga Acharya Vivek Kesharwani and Purushottam Jaiswal guided the participants through various asanas, including pranayama.
During his address, Deputy CM Arun Sao highlighted the importance of yoga for maintaining a healthy body and mind in the modern fast-paced lifestyle. He asserted that yoga is essential for a healthy, balanced, and disciplined life. He acknowledged the growing interest in yoga and encouraged everyone present to include yoga in their daily lives to enhance both physical and mental strength.
MLA Punnu Lal Mohle remarked on the peace and self-contentment that yoga brings, and how it helps in staying healthy. He extended his gratitude to the district administration for organizing the impressive Yoga Day event.
The event saw participation from various dignitaries, including Mungeli Zila Panchayat President Shrikant Pandey, Collector Kundan Kumar, Superintendent of Police Bhojram Patel, Divisional Forest Officer Abhinav Kumar, Additional Collector Nishtha Pandey Tiwari, Chief Executive Officer of Zila Panchayat Prabhakar Pandey, Mungeli Municipal President Rohit Shukla, and Vice President Jaiprakash Mishra, along with many public representatives, respected citizens, and students.
Following the yoga session, a tree-planting drive was conducted under the “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” initiative. Deputy CM Arun Sao planted a Bahera sapling, promoting environmental conservation. He appreciated the tree plantation drive as an innovative step on International Yoga Day and urged people to plant more trees. MLA Punnu Lal Mohle planted a Peepal tree, and Zila Panchayat President Shrikant Pandey planted a Bahera sapling to encourage the community towards tree plantation.