A one-day programme on Yoga was organised by the NSS Cell, NEHU today as a curtain raiser to the International Yoga Day on June 21.
The programme which was held in collaboration with the Meghalaya Yog Samiti, Shillong was attended by a large number of NSS volunteers from different colleges and institutions of Shillong.
A demonstration and practice of the Common Yoga Protocol as prescribed by the Ministry of Ayush was conducted by the team of Meghalaya Yog Samiti. A brief presentation on Yoga Asanas for sports was also given as part of Yoga promotional activities.
Certificates were also distributed to participants at the programme.
NEHU vice chancellor in charge, Prof S. B. Prasad attended the programme as chief guest and State NSS officer, F. Rumnong as the guest of honour. NSS programme coordinators, Dr MM Khymdeit, NSS Programme Officer, NSS Unit, NEHU Dr. S. Kharmawphlang were also present at the programme.