CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: On the occasion of the 12th International Yoga Day, a programme on the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing” was organised at the main campus of Lucknow University on June 21, 2026, under the guidance of Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. J. P. Saini. The programme began at 6:25 am with the lighting of the lamp by Officiating Vice-Chancellor Prof. Arvind Mohan, Registrar Bhavana Mishra and chief guest Shri Bhanu Das Dhakras, All India General Secretary of Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari. Dean Student Welfare Prof. Amita Kanaujia successfully led the programme.
Through his address, chief guest Shri Bhanu Das Dhakras made students and participants aware of the virtues of good moral values and yoga’s contribution to holistic living. Prof. Arvind Mohan also shared his views on the goodness of yoga and health. The programme focused on the importance of yoga through asanas and kriyas with easy practices for daily routine. The event concluded at 7:15 am with a vote of thanks by Lucknow University Dean Students’ Welfare Prof. Amita Kanaujia, who extended greetings to all for their valuable participation and contribution.
Deans, heads of departments, faculty members, the Chief Proctor, Chief Provost, Works Superintendent, Land and Garden Superintendent, the President and General Secretary of LUAA, the NSS Coordinator, and the coordinators and leaders of Rangers and Rovers played an important role in making the programme successful. Yoga instructor Dr Umesh Shukla conducted the yogic kriyas, while the programme was anchored by Prof. Alok Yadav, Faculty Head of Yoga and Alternative Medicine. More than 500 students participated in the programme, including NCC and NSS volunteers and students of the Department of Physical Education.
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