Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. file | Photo Credit: ANI
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Wednesday that Yoga and AYUSH have proved their usefulness in increasing immunity during this period. covid-19 pandemic And asked people to make it a part of their daily routine.
Speaking at the inauguration of the week-long International Yoga Festival here, the Chief Minister said, “Yoga has been a part of our lives since time immemorial and without it peace of heart and soul is not possible.”
He said that though the power of Yoga has always been acknowledged in the country, it has gained even more recognition at the peak of the pandemic.
He said that the Yoga Festival would give an opportunity to the people to understand the nuances of the ancient discipline, fight diseases and stay healthy.
Mr. Dhami credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for helping yoga gain international recognition and said it has become a lifestyle all over the world.