Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Lead International Day of Yoga 2026 Celebrations at Kolkata’s Historic Red Road
- 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) observed on 21 June 2026, with main national event at Red Road, Kolkata, led by PM Narendra Modi.
- Theme: "Yoga for Healthy Ageing" — links yoga to extending "healthspan", not just lifespan.
- Nodal ministry: Ministry of Ayush; flagship engagement tool — Yoga Sangam Portal with >6 lakh organisational registrations.
- Soft-power dimension: >210 Indian Missions organising events at ~2,500 locations worldwide.