Better preparations should be made to celebrate International Yoga Day, asks Chief Minister

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that, better preparations should be made to celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21 as per the step-by step programme schedule of the Government of India. Chief Minister Chouhan was reviewing the preparations for International Yoga Day at his residence office.

Chouhan said that programmes will be held at 75 historical places and all district headquarters in the state to celebrate International Day of Yoga. He said that he would himself participate in the programme at Lal Parade Ground in Bhopal. At four places in the state Union ministers will attend the programme.

Chief Minister Chouhan said that events should be organized on the banks of Amrit Sarovars under construction in villages. All the ministers of the state should participate in the programmes. Youth and various social organizations should also participate in maximum numbers for yoga.

Chief Minister Chouhan sought information about preparations from the collectors of Gwalior, Raisen, Chhatarpur and Anuppur districts who took part virtually in the meeting. He also directed for wide publicity of the programme.

It was informed that arrangements would be made to broadcast the message of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at all the venues of the state. As per the step-by step programme issued by the Government of India, all the participants will be present from 6 am and Union Ministers and guests will address the programme. The message of Chief Minister Chouhan will be broadcast at 6:30 am and after that the message of Prime Minister Modi will be broadcast. Yoga practice will begin from 7 am.