Int’l Day of Yoga: 20,000 people to practice Yoga in Jpr on May 2

Jaipur: Around 20,000 people are expected to practice yoga at an event here on May 2 to mark the 50 days countdown to the International Day of Yoga, Union Minister of State for Ayush Dr Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai said on Wednesday.

The minister said the programme will be held at Bhawani Niketan ground in Jaipur, 50 days before International Yoga Day on June 21.

Around 20,000 Yoga enthusiasts will take part. Ayush minister Sarbananda Sonowal, several MPs, MLAs and officials of the ministry will also attend the function, he said. According to Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai, programmes to commemorate 100 days and 75 days countdown to Yoga day have already been held.