JAMMU: To mark the 11th World Yoga Day celebration, the Government College for Women (GCW), Parade Ground, in collaboration with the Government Ayurvedic Hospital, Jammu, successfully organized a comprehensive 10-day wellness program from June 12 to June 21, 2025, highlighting the multifaceted benefits of yoga and its relevance in modern life.

The celebration commenced with a vibrant Inaugural Ceremony on June 13, graced by the Principal of the college, Dr Ravender Kumar Tickoo as the Chief Guest. A keynote address titled "Yoga: India's Gift to the World" by Dr Arun Gupta, Medical Officer was followed by a demonstration of basic asanas and Surya Namaskar. Health guidelines and a full workshop schedule were distributed to participants.

Each day of the event was themed to explore various dimensions of yogic practice.

The 10 day wellness program ended today with a mass yoga session attended by NSS volunteers, students and faculty of the college amid live streaming of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the Yoga Sangam event and a valedictory address by the Principal of the college, Dr Ravender Kumar Tickoo.

The Principal praised the initiative of the organisers and the enthusiastic participation by students, NSS volunteers, faculty and local community members. He emphasized yoga's role in personal well-being, environmental consciousness and holistic education.

Dr Arun, Dr Neha Chib, Medical Officers, Dr Neelam, Senior Yoga Instructor, Dr Mamta and Dr Sukhmeet were the resource persons from Ayurvedic Medical College, Jammu.

The media partner of the event was FM Tadka and presence of RJ Nitish throughout the event boosted the efforts of NSS volunteers in creating awareness about Yoga and its benefits in the society.