Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today stressed utilising yoga for world peace and the betterment of humanity. Inaugurating the Yoga Mahotsav 2023 at Talkatora Stadium in Delhi, Mr. Sonowal lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for enabling the country's leadership in Yoga, Ayurveda and traditional knowledge healthcare systems.<br />''<br />''Addressing the gathering, the Minister also urged the private sector to initiate a Yoga Cell in their office premises which will help in rejuvenation and maximise efficiency in the workplace. Mr. Sonowal also launched a one-minute video on Y Break Yoga for working professionals to include Yoga in their busy lifestyles.<br />''<br />''Speaking on the occasion, Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy said that yoga has become a vital component in the tourism industry as well. Underlining the popularity of yoga, Mr. Reddy said that Tourism Ministry has launched Medical and Health Tourism emphasising offering specialised yoga and wellness programs to visitors seeking to improve their health and well-being.<br />''<br />''Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, Minister of State for Culture Meenakshi Lekhi and Minister of State for Ayush Dr. Munjpara Mahendrabhai also attended the event.<br />'' <br />''The three-day Mahotsav is an event to commemorate a 100-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga. The three-day event will witness various activities including talks by Yoga experts, Yoga fusions, Vice Chancellor's Summit, quiz and elocution. It will also hold a post-Mahotsav Yoga workshop for the yoga instructors of Anganwadi and Ayush Health and Wellness Centre workers. <br />''<br />''<br />''<br />