4th International Yoga Day 2018 was celebrated on 21.06.2018

The 4th International Yoga Day-2018 celebrated at ICAR-NBPGR-Residential Complex, Harbhajan Enclave lawn on 21st June 2018 (6 am - 7:30 am) presented a unique picture of harmony, morning joy, healthy life and community participation at its best all in resplendent hues of white. Dr. S.C Dubey, Officiating Director, ICAR-NBPGR & Head, Division of Plant Quarantine briefly addressed the participants underlined the importance of Yoga for healthy and enlightened living. Over 200 participants included ICAR-NBPGR staff members as well as enthusiastic members from the local community, expert trainers of Bhartiya Yoga Sansthan, while supervising the session familiarized the participants with the finer aspects of Yoga and Pranayam. Dr. Gurinderjit Randhawa Principal Scientist & OIC, Division of Genomic Resources also shared some of the invaluable health benefits of Yoga and Pranayam with the participants.

(Source: Dr Gurinderjit Randhawa, OIC DGR, ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi)