The Ministry of Ayush has established State Nodal Units (SNUs) to ensure the smooth implementation of IDY‑2025 across India. In Puducherry, the Siddha Regional Research Institute (SRRI) has been nominated as the State Nodal Unit, with Dr. S. Shunmugaram, Research Officer (S) S‑II serving as the State Nodal Officer. The SRRI, Puducherry will act as the Ministry’s operational arm in Puducherry, coordinating with Central and State Government Agencies, Local Administrations, Educational Institutions and Private Organizations to oversee and facilitate the successful conduction of IDY‑2025.
The 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) will be celebrated on Saturday, June 21, 2025, under the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health”. This theme underscores the intrinsic connection between individual well-being and the planet's health, promoting sustainable living and global harmony. As a part of the celebrations, Govt. of India conducting 10 signature events such as Yoga Sangam, Yoga Bandhan, Yoga Parks, Yoga Samavesh, Yoga Prabhava, Yoga Connect, Harit Yoga, Yoga Unplugged, Yoga Maha Kumbh and Samyogam. These events combined with high-impact regional gatherings, make IDY 2025 a deeply meaningful, inclusive, and globally connected celebration grounded in wellness, sustainability, and unity.
The Ministry of Ayush, under its Yoga Sangam initiative, has orchestrated synchronized yoga demonstrations across more than 100,000 locations in India to foster widespread community participation and advance objectives such as Universal Accessibility, Global Outreach, Sustainability & Wellness, and Youth Engagement.
To extend this movement locally, the Siddha Regional Research Institute (SRRI) in Puducherry will organise four Satellite Events in the union territory on June 21, 2025. These will take place at:
Pondicherry University, Puducherry
Multipurpose Hall cum Indoor Stadium, Lawspet, Puducherry
(in collaboration with Pondicherry University Community College, Government Women’s Engineering College, and the Sports Authority of India)
Aditya Vidyashram Residential School, Poraiyur, Puducherry
Acharya Sri Sampurna Vidyalayam, Villianur, Puducherry
This institute also coordinates and conducts around 500 events under the unsupported category of Yoga Sangam. These regional gatherings will align with the broader national observance and support the overall goals of IDY‑2025.