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Patnitop, Oct 28: As part of the ‘Iconic Week Festival’ on Yoga / Meditation session Spiritual and Wellness discourse, world renowned yoga teacher Shri Prashant Pandey conducted a session in the scenic meadows of Patnitop. He was chief guest on the occasion.
The programme was organised by Directorate of Youth Services and Sports in collaboration with Divisional administration Jammu, District administration Udhampur/ Ramban, PDA and J&K Tourism Department
Shri Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary, Youth services and Sports,
Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Gazanfar Ali, Director Youth services and Sports
J&K, Ms Indu Kanwal Chib, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur were present on the occasion. Yoga session saw participation of people from all age groups especially youngsters from youth services and sports department. More than 5000 youngsters attended the session in person and thousands attended the session online . Gazanfar Ali said that yoga is very important and we are making efforts to bring youth towards this activity. “Through these events our aim is to promote yoga in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir especially among the youngsters”, he said.
Shri Prashant Pandey said that yoga is part of the ancient tradition of India and there is a need to promote this within India and abroad. “I am very happy that there was much enthusiasm among the participants. It was really refreshing to conduct Yoga shiver in this scenic place”.
Speaking on the occasion Ms. Indu Kanwal Chib, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur said that as part of promotional activities, administration is making every effort to attract tourists. “Patnitop has beautiful meadows which provide a peace of mind. Organising yoga activity in the area will ensure that more tourists visit the area”, Chib said.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri. Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary, Youth Services and Sports said that the government is committed to bring more youth towards sports and create infrastructure for the same. “Youth empowerment through Yoga sessions is important to channelize the energies of our youngsters. More such programmes will be organised”.
