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CUK, Physical Edu College celebrate international Yoga Day 2018 | KNO

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Ganderbal, June 21 (KNO) : The Department of Students Welfare (DSW) Central University of Kashmir (CUK) in collaboration with Government College of Physical Education, Ganderbal, Directorate of Indian System of Medicine (Department of AYUSH, J&K), and Department of Youth Services and Sports Jammu and Kashmir, celebrated International Yoga Day 2018 at the College of Physical Education stadium at Ganderbal on Thursday.

The students and staff members of all the aforementioned institutions and about 300 children from different educational institutions of the district Ganderbal received orientation training about Yoga practice and its advantages in maintaining good health. Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mehraj ud Din, District Development Commissioner, Ganderbal, Dr. Piyush Singla, Government College of Physical Education, Principal, Dr. Hartej Singh, DSW Dean Dr. Fayaz A Nikka, faculty members of both the institutions were among others present on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mehraj ud Din, highlighted the benefits of performing Yoga. He asked the participants to perform different physical exercises for growth and development of their mind and body. Prof. Mir thanked Dr. Hartej Singh, for extending all possible support and cooperation in holding the event. He said the university is also receiving huge support from the Government College of Physical Education, Ganderbal, in running the M.Ped programme. Prof. Mir said the university and the Physical Education college would continue to collaborate and hold events of mutual interest in near future.

District Development Commissioner, Ganderbal, Dr. Piyush Singla, while addressing the participants, said the Yoga day is celebrated across the world with enthusiasm. He asked the participants to perform Yoga continuously in order to counter certain ailments, which otherwise needs medication. Government College of Physical Education, Principal, Dr. Hartej Singh, also enumerated the importance of Yoga in day today life. He said, the Yoga connects mind with the body.

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