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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nNEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the national celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga from Kolkata\u2019s historic Red Road on June 21, as India prepares for one of the largest global wellness events, the Ministry of Ayush announced on Monday.Unveiling the roadmap for International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav said this year\u2019s theme, \u201cYoga for Healthy Ageing\u201d, reflects the growing global need to ensure longer lives are also healthier, more active and independent.The Minister also announced a major milestone achieved in the run-up to IDY 2026. Referring to the special nationwide live yoga session organised on 14 June, Jadhav stated that more than four lakh participants joined simultaneously, creating a new Guinness World Record.The celebrations will also include yoga programmes at 100 iconic heritage sites across the country, an initiative aimed at linking wellness with India\u2019s cultural legacy. The Ministry of Culture will coordinate these events.Officials said Kolkata will host a series of events leading up to Yoga Day, including \u201cDoud se Dhyan\u201d on June 19 to promote physical fitness and mental well-being, and \u201cVande Yogam\u201d programmes on June 20showcasing the intersection of yoga, patriotism and cultural heritage.The ministry is also conducting the \u201cGangotri to Gangasagar: Ganga Tat Yoga Yatra\u201d from June 13 to 20, covering key locations along the Ganga to connect yoga with environmental awareness and community participation.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n