Basic-level 11-Day integrated training programme under “PM Shree Gaonwe-Gaonwe Yoga Maha Abhiyan” concludes; elicits wide spread response from yoga enthusiasts
Guwahati,Rongili Barta: Inspired by the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and under the guidance of Assam Governor Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya, an initiative of Hon’ble governor of Assam to take forward the vision of Hon’le Prime Minister, the PM Shree Gaonwe Gaonwe Yoga Maha Abhiyan was launched by Lok Bhavan, Assam, on June 21, 2026 on the occasion of International Day of Yoga, with an aim to transforming yoga as an active part of everyday life i.e as a vibrant people’s movement.
As part of the initiative a program for training of master trainers comprising a basic level 11 days integrated training program was launched which concluded today with a widespread participation from a cross section of the society. The Phase 1 involved launch in six districts of the state namely Bongaigaon, Kamrup, Cachar, Jorhat, Kokrajhar, and Sonitpur.
A total of 598 participants in the six districts successfully completed the training programme and will now serve as Master Trainers, taking forward the mission of spreading the practice and values of yoga to various sections of the society upto to village level across their respective districts. The district-wise participation included 100 trainees each from Jorhat, Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon, and Cachar; 99 trainees each from Sonitpur and Kamrup.
These newly trained Master Trainers are expected to play a pivotal role in expanding the reach of the campaign by conducting yoga sessions and awareness programmes at the institutional and grassroots level, thereby contributing to the creation of healthier and more resilient communities.
Expressing his appreciation, Governor Shri Acharya conveyed his heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma for his wholesome support, Director Ayush, the District Commissioners, the district administrations, partner organizations, yoga instructors, volunteers, and all participating citizens for their dedicated efforts and valuable contributions towards the successful implementation of the initiative.
Governor Shri Acharya also called upon all stakeholders to ensure that the message and practice of yoga reach every household, every village, and every family leading to a healthy, empowered, and prosperous Assam.
It may be informed that the “PM Shree Gaonwe-Gaonwe Yoga Maha Abhiyan” will be expanded to other districts of Assam in a phase manner.