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Jammu Breathes in Wellness, Breathes Out Swachhta: A Yoga Day to Remember

Jammu, June 21, 2025  Under the calm early morning skies, the lush lawns of Bhartiya Yog Sansthan came alive with energy, enthusiasm and a shared spirit of wellness as Jammu celebrated International Yoga Day 2025 with heart and soul. Gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest was Dr. Devansh Yadav, IAS, Commissioner of Jammu Municipal Corporation and Mission Director of Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 Urban for Jammu & Kashmir.

The event wasn’t just a gathering of yoga mats and asanas it was a celebration of community, culture and conscious living.

A special highlight of the day was a compelling Nukkad Natak (street play) titled “Naa Thapad Se Naa Gaali Se, Ab Samjhayenge Taali Se”, performed by the talented artists of Kalakar Manch. Organized by JMC in collaboration with the Department of Art, Culture and Languages, the street play used humour and raw realism to drive home a powerful message: change doesn’t come through punishment, but through encouragement and collective applause. The performance struck a chord with the audience, reflecting the ethos of the Swachh Bharat Mission that real transformation begins when citizens are positively involved.

Behind the seamless organization were Dr. Vinod Sharma, Health Officer, JMC and Dr. Priyanka Malhotra, VAS, whose meticulous planning ensured that everything from yoga sessions to community interactions ran like clockwork.

Adding a sustainable edge to the celebrations was the now-familiar and much-loved “Plastic Lao, Thela Lejao” campaign. Participants were invited to bring their household plastic waste and exchange it for eco-friendly cloth bags. The response was heartening over 450 cloth bags were distributed, promoting the message of plastic-free living. Dr. Yadav not only applauded the effort but personally interacted with the citizens participating in the drive, encouraging them to continue making conscious choices.

Radio Mirchi 98.3 amplified the campaign’s reach as the official radio partner, bringing updates, conversations, and behind-the-scenes moments to a larger audience across the city.

As mats were rolled up and goodbyes exchanged, one thing was clear Jammu’s Yoga Day was more than just an event. It was a movement. A reminder that health and hygiene go hand in hand. That Swachhta and Swasthya are two sides of the same coin. And that when a city comes together in body, mind and mission real change is not just possible, it’s inevitable.

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