UGC asks varsities to oraganise Yoga fests for students

University Grants Commission (UGC) has sent letters to Vice Chancellors of universities asking them to organise two to three-day Yoga fest in April and May for students.
In separate letters, UGC secretary Jaspal S Sandhu said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised the need for making Yoga more appealing to youth so that they can imbibe this rich cultural heritage and their energy could be channelized in nation-building.
"You are requested to organise 2 to 3-day 'Yoga Fest' during April-May, where students could be sensitised about the strengths and health benefits of Yoga.
"They may also be trained in the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) to be performed on International Day of Yoga on 21st June, 2016, which is available at the website of the Ministry of AYUSH," the letter said.

Sandhu also suggested other activities for this fest' like cultural programmes based on Yoga.
Lectures by experts on subjects such as, 'Yoga for Lifestyle modifications', 'Yoga for Wellness', 'Yuva Yoga', 'Yoga and Detoxification', 'Power of Pranayama', could also be included in the fest, he said.