The 11th edition of International Yoga Day was observed with great enthusiasm and in a befitting manner across West Kameng district. The District Ayush Society, in collaboration with the District Administration, organized the central event at the school auditorium in Bomdila. The celebration was also observed across all sub-divisions, including Community Health Centres (CHCs), Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Health and Wellness Centres, and Vibrant Villages of the district.
Celebration at Rupa Sub-Division:
In the Rupa Sub-Division, the International Yoga Day was celebrated grandly at Chillipam Gonpa. The programme commenced with the lighting of lamps by MLA Tseten Chombay, in the presence of Karma Dorjee Thongdok, Zilla Parishad Chairperson, West Kameng; Lobsang Tsetan, ADC Rupa; former Minister D.K. Thongdok; Retd. IG S.N. Mosobi; Retd. DIG Shri Wangchen Norbu; other retired senior officers, and prominent public leaders.
Yog Guru Hari Narayan Thakur from Seva Bharti led the session as the instructor for the day. He began the programme with the chanting of Buddhist mantras, setting a spiritual and serene tone for the event.
The Abbot and monks of Chillipam Gonpa extended full logistical support and manpower assistance to the General Administration, Rupa, contributing significantly to the success of the programme. They also offered traditional tea and Dey-si (holy snacks) to all the participants.
The event witnessed active participation from all sections of society, including administrative officers, heads of departments, women (Mahilas), monks, students of Roopland Public School and Pinewood School, Rupa, and members of the general public. More than 200 individuals took part in the yoga session.
The welcome address was delivered by the ADC, Rupa, who thanked everyone for their enthusiastic participation. MLA Tseten Chombay, in his address, highlighted the importance of yoga in daily life and felicitated the Yog Guru for his contributions.
The programme concluded with a sumptuous breakfast sponsored by the Zilla Parishad Chairperson, West Kameng District.
