PM Modi Announced Theme for 2025 International Day of Yoga

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Mann Ki Baat address, announced the theme for International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025: “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”, emphasizing yoga’s role in global wellness. He urged people to integrate yoga into their daily lives, highlighting its rising popularity worldwide. The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) is leading the 2025 IDY celebrations, with a 100-day countdown launched at the Yogamahotsav event. This marks a decade since the United Nations recognized June 21 as IDY in 2014.

Key Highlights of IDY 2025

  • Theme: “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”
  • Significance: Promotes physical, mental, and environmental well-being, aligning with sustainability goals.
  • Prime Minister’s Appeal: Encouraged everyone to adopt yoga and take pride in India’s traditional knowledge.

Global Impact of Yoga & Ayurveda

  • Growing international interest in yoga and Ayurveda, particularly in countries like Chile and Brazil.
  • ‘Somos India’ team promotes yoga and Ayurveda education in Spanish-speaking nations, with 9,000+ participants in 2024 events.

10 Unique Signature Events for IDY 2025

  • Yoga Sangama – Mass synchronized yoga demonstrations at 10,000 locations.
  • Yoga Bandhan – Global collaborations with 10 nations for yoga sessions at iconic landmarks.
  • Yoga Parks – 1,000 yoga parks for community wellness.
  • Yoga Samavesh – Special programs for differently-abled individuals, seniors, and marginalized groups.
  • Yoga Prabhava – Impact assessment of yoga on public health.
  • Yoga Connect – Virtual Global Yoga Summit with experts.
  • Harit Yoga – Tree planting and sustainability-linked yoga initiatives.
  • Yoga Unplugged – Engaging youth with creative yoga activities.
  • Yoga Maha Kumbh – Week-long festival across 10 locations, culminating in a grand event with PM Modi.
  • Samyogam – 100-day campaign integrating yoga with modern healthcare.

Milestones of Past International Yoga Days

  • 2015/New Delhi – 35,985 participants at Rajpath; 2 Guinness World Records.
  • 2016/Chandigarh – 30,000+ participants, first-ever Divyangjan yoga participation.
  • 2017/Lucknow – 51,000 attendees, yoga as “affordable health insurance.”
  • 2018/Dehradun – 50,000+ at Forest Research Institute; ISRO launched Yoga apps.
  • 2019/Ranchi – Focus on “Yoga for Heart Care”; eco-friendly yoga accessories for Khadi artisans.
  • 2020/Virtual – 12.06 crore participants amid COVID-19; “My Life, My Yoga” contest.
  • 2021/Virtual – “Yoga for Wellness” theme, 496.1 million reached globally.
  • 2022/Mysuru – 15,000+ participants, “Guardian Ring” yoga relay, VR exhibitions.
  • 2023/Jabalpur & UN HQ – 23.44 crore participants, 2 Guinness Records, “Ocean Ring of Yoga.”
  • 2024/Srinagar – 7,000 attendees despite rain, ISRO’s “Yoga for Space,” 24.53 crore global participants.
Summary/Static Details
Why in the news? PM Modi Announced Theme for 2025 International Day of Yoga
Theme for IDY 2025 Yoga for One Earth, One Health
Announced By PM Narendra Modi in Mann Ki Baat
Organizing Body Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY)
Countdown Launch March 13, 2025, at Yogamahotsav, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
Global Impact Rising interest in Yoga & Ayurveda, especially in Chile, Brazil
Key International Effort Somos India team promoting Yoga & Ayurveda in Spanish-speaking nations
10 Major Events Yoga Sangama, Yoga Bandhan, Yoga Parks, Yoga Samavesh, Yoga Prabhava, Yoga Connect, Harit Yoga, Yoga Unplugged, Yoga Maha Kumbh, Samyogam
First IDY Celebration 2015, New Delhi – 35,985 participants, 2 Guinness World Records
IDY 2024 Highlights Srinagar event, Yoga for Space with ISRO, 24.53 crore global participants
PM’s Appeal Integrate yoga into daily life for holistic well-being
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