Car Nicobar, April 9: As part of the upcoming International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, the Ayush Wing of the Directorate of Health Services and A&N State Ayush Society (NAM) has been conducting Countdown activities across the Andaman and Nicobar Islands with active public participation. The International Day of Yoga will be observed on 21st June 2026.
In this connection, a preparatory training session for IDY 2026 was organized on 7th April 2026 at the Yoga Hall of BJR Hospital, Car Nicobar under the supervision of Smt. Siromani Kumari, Yoga Instructor which witnessed the participation of 40 field functionaries, including CHOs, ANMs, ASHAs, and Anganwadi Workers (AWWs). During the session, participants were trained in the Common Yoga Protocol, its health benefits, and the correct techniques to be followed during the IDY activities.