12 January, 2016, Dantewada
Essar Foundation and Essar Steel India Limited, Kirnadul, organised a ‘Yog Shivir’ at the Gurukul Girls Residential School in Palnar village, in Dantewada district.
Close to 500 young girls participated in the event. Under the guidance of local yoga expert, Mr Sahdev Mudani, the students learnt the nuances of healthy exercise and yoga.The event was organised not only to promote fitness but also to help the students acquire a sense of well-being by making yoga part of their lifestyle.
Every year, 12th January, which is Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary, is celebrated as ‘National Youth Day’. It is a fitting occasion to remind the youth of our nation to take care of their physical and mental well-being so that they can be able citizens of tomorrow.