JAMMU: The Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), in collaboration with Vishwa Yoga Sansthan, organised a special yoga session at the Suryaputri Tawi Riverfront on Sunday to promote fitness, wellness, healthy living and greater community participation.
Divisional Commissioner Jammu Ramesh Kumar attended the programme as chief guest, while JMC Commissioner Dr Devansh Yadav and SSP Jammu Joginder Singh were also present.
Joint Commissioner (Revenue and Enforcement) Kulbhushan Khajuria, Joint Commissioner (Administration) Rajiv Khajuria, Deputy Commissioner (North, JMC) Sanjay Badayal, senior JMC officers, citizens and yoga enthusiasts participated in the event.
The session was conducted by Yoga Guru Acharya Dr Karan, Chairman of Vishwa Yoga Sansthan, who guided participants through a series of yoga asanas, pranayama and meditation exercises.
Speakers highlighted the importance of yoga in maintaining physical fitness, mental well-being and emotional balance, stressing that it is not merely a form of exercise but a holistic discipline that contributes to a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.
Speaking to the media, JMC Commissioner Dr Devansh Yadav said the Corporation was committed to developing the Suryaputri Tawi Riverfront as a vibrant, accessible and year-round public space for the people of Jammu.
He said that with arrangements related to the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra gradually winding down, the JMC was now focusing on reviving and expanding regular activities at the riverfront.
Yoga, fitness and recreational programmes would be organised to encourage people to make greater use of the riverfront while adopting healthier and more active lifestyles, he said.
Dr Yadav invited residents to visit the riverfront with their families, particularly during the morning and evening hours, and make use of its open spaces and facilities for fitness, recreation, leisure and relaxation.
He said the JMC would continue introducing public-oriented activities aimed at enhancing the riverfront’s appeal as a community space and encouraging greater citizen participation.
The yoga session was also organised in the run-up to Independence Day, adding to activities aimed at promoting unity, wellness and responsible citizenship.
The event concluded with an appeal to citizens to make yoga and regular physical activity part of their daily lives and contribute towards building a healthier, fitter and more vibrant Jammu.
