International Yoga Day 2026: Main event to be held in Kolkata on June 21; PM to lead

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lead the main International Day of Yoga event in Kolkata on June 21, 2026. The theme for this year is 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing', with events planned at thousands of locations globally.
Why it matters
The event underscores the Indian government's ongoing efforts to promote yoga as a global health and wellness movement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the main event of the International Day of Yoga in Kolkata on June 21, Union Minister for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav said here on Monday (June 15, 2026).
The article provides factual reporting on a government-led health initiative.
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