The letter outlines the celebration of the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026, as mandated by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It emphasizes the importance of student and teacher participation in yoga activities, adhering to the Common Yoga Protocol issued by the Ministry of AYUSH. Schools are encouraged to utilize promotional materials provided through a Google Drive link for effective awareness generation. Additionally, a District Nodal Officer is to be appointed for coordination and data collection regarding participation. This initiative aims to promote health and wellness among students and staff.

Key Points

  • Details the celebration of the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026.
  • Encourages maximum participation from students, teachers, and staff in yoga activities.
  • Promotes the use of Common Yoga Protocol issued by the Ministry of AYUSH.
  • Instructs schools to utilize promotional materials for awareness generation.
  • Requires appointment of a District Nodal Officer for coordination and data collection.
Manibabu Singha
Author:Dr. Om Prakash
6 pages
Language:English
Type:Report
History
Manibabu Singha
Author:Dr. Om Prakash
6 pages
Language:English
Type:Report
History
380
/ 6
E-796817/1              Date:06-06-2026
From: Dr. Om Prakash, IAS
   Mission Director,
   Samagra Shiksha Axom
To:   1. The District Mission Coordinator (All districts )
   2. The Inspector of Schools (All districts)
Sub: Celebration of 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on 21st
June, 2026 – reg.
Ref: .D.O. No. 13-2/2026-SS.4 dated 29.05.2026 issued by the Additional
Secretary (DoSEL), Ministry of Education, Government of India.
Sir/Madam,
    With reference to the letter under reference, I would like to inform
you that the Ministry of Education, Government of India has requested all
States/UTs and Autonomous Bodies to celebrate the 12th International
Day of Yoga (IDY) on 21st June, 2026 and to ensure maximum
participation of students, teachers and staff in the event.
  
  Accordingly, you are requested to disseminate the information to
all Schools under your jurisdiction and encourage them to organize Yoga
activities as per the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) issued by the Ministry
of AYUSH. (Copy enclosed)
    Further, the Ministry of Education has shared a repository of
promotional materials including logos, backdrops, reference
materials, videos, banners and infographics through the
following
GoogleDrive link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iRmU2qPHn0mjxGQyUYPJ
IX3Bt1oBIiMe
  All schools may be instructed to make use of these materials for
awareness generation and promotion of the event.
    You are also requested to nominate a District Nodal Officer for
coordination and collection of participation data from schools and
furnish the details to Samagra Shiksha Axom immediately after
the programme. Further, participation details of all schools may be
compiled and submitted to this office after completion of the programme
for onward reporting to the Ministry of Education.
SSA-20017/3/2026-MEDIA-Sarba Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) I/1588098/2026
This may be treated as urgent and necessary action may be taken
accordingly.
Enclo: As stated above.
Yours faithfully,
(Dr.Om Prakash,IAS)
Mission Director,
Samagra Shiksha Axom
Memo No.E-796817/1-A             Date:06-06-2026
Copy to
1.The Secretary to the Govt. of Assam ,Department of School Education
for kind information.
2.The Deputy Commissioner (All districts) for information
3. The Executive Director, Samagra Shiksha Axom for information.
3. The DEEO (All districts) for information and necessary action.
4. Office file.
                         
                  e-signed
Mission Director,
Samagra Shiksha Axom
SSA-20017/3/2026-MEDIA-Sarba Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) I/1588098/2026
v.NVf>]v
f^ian
3fh
maTxTH
t^TT'-'l
<f>efcq
Tftf-T
ftr^-110001
GOVERNMENT
OF
INDIA
MINISTRY
OF
EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT
OF
SCHOOL
EDUCATION
&
LITERACY
KARTAVYA
BHAVAN
NEW
DELHI-110
001
Archana
Sharma
Awasthi
Additional
Secretary
(DoSEL)
Ph:011
-240
l
5087
Email:
as-ss
l
.
ae@gov.in
Dated:
29.05.2026
D
O.
No.
J
3-2/2026-SS.4
r
jj£as'
c
Q
ciata
^
/
A
As
you
arc
aware
that
12th
international
Day
of
Yoga
(IDY)
is
to
be
celebrated
across
the
world
on
2!.06.2026.
As
in
previous
years,
this
year
also
the
mass
yoga
demonstration
will
take
place
across
multiple
locations
nationwide
following
the
Common
Yoga
Protocol
(CYP)
of
M/o
AYUSH.
The
CYP
is
available
on
IDY
portal
of
M/o
AYUSH
in
22
Indian
languages,
in
this
regard,
the
letter
from
AYUSH
is
being
forwarded
for
reference.
In
order
to
celebrate
and
promote
the
event.
Ministry
of
AYUSH
has
developed
and
shared
a
Google
Drive
link
containing
the
initial
creatives
(logos,
backdrops,
reference
materials,
and
social
media
assets
like
videos,
banners
and
infographics)
related
to
IDY
2026.
These
may
be
disseminated
to
all
the
schools/institutions
under
your
purview
for
the
promotion
of
the
event.
These
materials
can
be
accessed
at
the
toliowing
link:
https:/7drive.
google.com/drive/folders/
1
iRmU2c]Pi
InOmjxGQyU
V
PJI
X3Bi
1
oBliMc
You
may
encourage
the
students,
faculty
and
staff
to
actively
participate
in
this
event,
which
aims
to
promote
health,
harmony,
and
mind
1
til
ness
among
citizens.
1
hey
ma\
participate
in
the
special
yoga
session
on
21.06.2026
to
ensure
maximum
participation
in
the
Yoga
Sangam.
The
theme
of
this
year
event
will
be
shared
shortly
by
ATUSH.
In
addition
to
above,
for
the
purpose
of
better
coordination,
a
nodal
officer
may
be
appointed
from
your
StatcAJT/Organisation
who
will
collect
the
information
from
all
schools/
districts
of
respective
States/UTs/Institulions
regarding
the
count
of
the
event.
States/UTs/ABs
are
requested
to
fill
the
organisation-wise
information
in
the
spreadsheet
mentioned
below
regarding
the
nodal
officers:
2.
3.
4.
https://does.google.eom/sDreadshccts/d/17n
wmUc
oFEIZbrn
kg5G5lJPX4zBe5HEN6f\i-k_VY/edit?usp-sharing
uxa
1
/ 6
End of Document
380

You May Also Like

FAQs

What is the date of the 12th International Day of Yoga celebration?
The 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) is scheduled to be celebrated on 21st June 2026. This date has been officially designated for the event, and all states and Union Territories in India have been requested to participate actively.
What activities are encouraged for schools during the International Day of Yoga?
Schools are encouraged to organize various yoga activities as per the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) issued by the Ministry of AYUSH. This includes participation in mass yoga demonstrations to promote health and wellness among students, teachers, and staff.
How will the participation data for the International Day of Yoga be collected?
A District Nodal Officer will be appointed to coordinate and collect participation data from schools. After the event, details from all schools will be compiled and submitted to the Samagra Shiksha Axom for reporting to the Ministry of Education.
What resources are provided for promoting the International Day of Yoga?
The Ministry of Education has shared a repository of promotional materials, including logos, backdrops, reference materials, videos, banners, and infographics. These materials are accessible through a Google Drive link and are intended to aid schools in raising awareness and promoting the event.
What is the theme for the International Day of Yoga 2026?
The specific theme for the International Day of Yoga 2026 will be shared shortly by the Ministry of AYUSH. This theme will guide the activities and focus for the celebrations across the country.
What is the role of the Ministry of AYUSH in the International Day of Yoga?
The Ministry of AYUSH is responsible for coordinating the nationwide observance of the International Day of Yoga. They have initiated outreach initiatives and a 100-day countdown campaign leading up to the event, promoting the adoption of yoga as part of daily life.
What is the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP)?
The Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) is a set of guidelines issued by the Ministry of AYUSH that outlines the standard practices for yoga demonstrations during the International Day of Yoga. It is available in 22 Indian languages and aims to ensure uniformity in the yoga activities conducted across different locations.

Related