Mysuru: District In-Charge Minister S. T. Somashekar on Tuesday May 24 informed that a committee is being set up to oversee the success of the International Day of Yoga. A committee comprising MLAs, MPs and yoga exponents will oversee the proceedings.
The venue for International Yoga Day 2022 has not been finalised. Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi is expected to visit the City on May 30 and a decision will be taken after discussing with him, Somashekar said.
Considering the importance of the event, the State Government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the International Yoga Day will be a memorable one. The programme will be telecast live all over the world. “This will definitely boost our City’s popularity and encourage tourism.”
The Minister said, “Yoga exponents from many districts are enthusiastic about taking part in the event. Once the venue is fixed, the number of participants will be finalised.”
Mysuru – Kodagu BJP Member of Parliament Prathap Simha, MLAs L. Nagendra and S. A. Ramadas, Mysuru Urban Development Authority Chairman H. V. Rajeev and BJP City President T. S. Srivatsa were present at the press meet.
