Lucknow: Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Maurya on Saturday directed officials to organize large-scale community yoga sessions and cleanliness drives at all Amrit Sarovar sites across Uttar Pradesh on International Yoga Day, June 21.
Promoting Health and Hygiene in Rural Areas
Maurya emphasized that the programs should be conducted with extensive public participation to promote health, hygiene, environmental conservation, and community engagement in rural areas. He instructed the rural development department to ensure active involvement from local communities.
Detailed Guidelines Issued
In response, the rural development department has issued comprehensive guidelines to all districts. These directives include participation from school students, women associated with self-help groups, members of the State Rural Livelihood Mission, panchayat representatives, government officials, and other stakeholders.
The initiative aims to foster a sense of collective responsibility and well-being among villagers, leveraging the Amrit Sarovar sites as focal points for community activities. The state government expects these drives to significantly enhance public awareness about health and cleanliness.
- Community yoga sessions at all Amrit Sarovar locations
- Cleanliness drives involving local residents and officials
- Focus on health, hygiene, and environmental conservation
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