Port Blair, June 22: To celebrate Yoga Day, number of programmes were conducted by Coast Guard for yoga promotion drive amongst fishermen at fishing villages. Coast Guard Ship Vishwast conducted one such event at fishermen colony, Junglighat to promote yoga awareness drive. Coast Guard Air Enclave (PBR) also conducted a yoga promotion drive along with Community Interaction Programme at Wandoor community hall where in 50 locals including Wandoor Gram Pradhan and in-charge of primary health centre attended. Local fishermen populace were sensitized on the importance of yoga in day to day life. The local fishermen and their families at both places were informed about the importance of being physically fit for maintaining a healthy mind and were also apprised about the importance of yoga to maintain healthy mind & body.
Promotion of yoga at grass root level among local fishermen populace assumes vital importance in maintaining their health in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Promoting and participation in such programmes in true spirit would not only encourage yoga but will also plays a significant role in maintaining the health of Islanders.
