Modi to lead 12th International Yoga Day in Kolkata with 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing' theme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the 12th International Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata on June 21, 2026, at the historic Red Road. The day's theme is 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing', announced by the Ministry of Ayush and supported by the United Nations. The theme aims to highlight how yoga promotes longevity, healthy living, mobility, and preventive healthcare across a person's lifespan.

Modi has long championed yoga globally. His advocacy at the United Nations in 2014 led to the international adoption of Yoga Day as a global observance. The Ministry of Ayush notes that yoga plays a crucial role in helping people lead healthy, active, and mentally resilient lives as they age.