International Day of Yoga 2026 Theme ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’ Highlights India’s Holistic Vision for Longevity and Well-being

• 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) to be observed on 21 June 2026 with the theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing", announced by the Ministry of AYUSH.
• Main national event to be hosted in Kolkata, West Bengal; theme links yoga with preventive healthcare, longevity and India's soft-power diplomacy.
• Relevance for UPSC: intersects Health (GS-II), soft power/IR (GS-II), ageing demography (GS-I/II) and Indian culture (GS-I).