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NCC Celebrates International Day of Yoga 2026 with Participation of Over 8.30 Lakh Cadets Across India
NCC Facilitates Yoga Across 5,000 Locations in Celebration of International Day of Yoga 2026
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 21 Jun 2026 · 1 min
NCC Celebrates International Day of Yoga
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour across the country.
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Significance of Yoga in Nation-Building
The NCC's celebration of International Day of Yoga underlines its role in promoting health and discipline among youth. This event illustrates the government's focus on health and wellness as part of national development.
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