Nadda to lead yoga session at WHO conference

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Last Updated : Sep 06 2016 | 10:22 PM IST

Health Minister J.P. Nadda will lead the yoga session at the 69th session of the WHO Regional Committee of the Southeast Asia region here on Wednesday, a statement said.

Carrying forward the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Nadda will join the Health Ministers of several nations in the yoga session. This will carry the message of the benefits of yoga across various nations, the Health Ministry statement said.

Nadda is representing India at the session, where he has articulated the vision of the Indian government in the area of universal health care and its roadmap for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Nadda has highlighted the myriad achievements of the ministry including Mission Indradhanush during the conference.

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First Published: Sep 06 2016 | 10:08 PM IST

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