Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Mansukh Mandaviya joined the 8th International Day of Yoga celebrations with the citizens of Gujarat at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia today. After two years of relatively symbolic celebration of Yoga Day due to COVID-19 pandemic, widespread enthusiasm and participation was observed across the state today.<br />''<br />''Highlighting the benefits of Yoga practice in everyday life, the  Minister said, Yoga is an invaluable gift from our ancient tradition. Yoga embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action. He said that Yoga is not just about exercise, it is a way to discover the sense of oneness with self, the world and nature.<br />''<span style="color: #222222;"><br />''Dr. Mandaviya said that we need a 'Swastha Bharat' along with 'Samruddh Bharat'. He said that only a healthy national can build a developed nation. He also announced that the government is planning to establish one lakh 50 thousand Ayushman Bharat- Health and Wellness Centres -AB-HWCs across the country. He thanked Prime Minister Modi for making Yoga global.</span><br />