The International Yoga Day was celebrated on 21 st June 2023 at the National Institute of Technology Puducherry, Karaikal. The basic theme of International Yoga Day 2023 is “Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”. The yoga session began with a prayer by Dr.S.Babu, Students Activity and Sports Officer, NIT Puducherry followed by Mr. Sivanesan, Yoga Instructor, Karaikal conducted practical yoga classes for NIT Puducherry students, faculty and staff members, he performed yogic postures, pranayama and meditation.
Chief guest Mr. Govind Narayan Goyal, General Manager (GM- NETWORK II), State Bank of India has delivered a speech and highlighting the benefits of yoga. He instructed all the students, faculty and staff members to practice yoga every day in day to day life. The positive response of the NIT Puducherry faculty, staff, students and NCC Cadets were evident from their enthusiastic participation in the International Yoga Day 2023. Totally 250 NCC cadets, students, faculty and staff members were participated in the International Yoga Day 2023. Finally, the programme was ended with vote of thanks by Dr.S.Babu, Students Activity and Sports Officer.