• PM Modi attends Prashanti Kutiram’s 50th anniversary in Bengaluru.
• Prime Minister pays tribute to H. V. Seshadri on his birth centenary.
• Yogasana recognition as a competitive sport highlighted.
• Modi cites expansion of Ayurveda research and global cooperation.

GG News Bureau
Bengaluru, 13th Nov: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday participated in the Prashanti Kutiram Golden Jubilee celebrations in Bengaluru, Karnataka, highlighting the institution’s contribution to Yoga, scientific research and holistic healthcare.

Addressing the gathering, Modi congratulated the S-VYASA family and thousands of practitioners associated with the institution. He described its 50-year journey from a modest Yoga centre into a major movement as an example of service and dedication.

The Prime Minister also paid tribute to H. V. Seshadri on his birth centenary, saying he had devoted his life to the mission of nation-building through character-building. Modi recalled Seshadri’s emphasis on discipline, humility, selfless service and preparing capable citizens for national development.

Highlighting the contribution of institutions such as Prashanti Kutiram and S-VYASA, Modi said they had connected people with Yoga while advancing scientific research and training practitioners, teachers, doctors and researchers. He also acknowledged their work in developing an integrated wellness approach involving Yoga, Ayurveda, naturopathy and modern medicine.

The Prime Minister said India had gained greater global recognition for its traditional knowledge, culture and scientific heritage over the past 12 years. He credited India’s initiatives with expanding the reach of Yoga and popularising the International Day of Yoga, which is now observed across countries and communities worldwide.

Modi noted that Yogasana had been recognised as a competitive sport in India and included in events such as Khelo India and the National Games, creating new opportunities for Yoga practitioners to participate in competitive tournaments.

On Ayurveda, he highlighted the recognition of more than 150 Ayurveda training courses in different countries and the signing of memorandums of understanding with 28 countries to promote cooperation. He also referred to the government’s support for Ayurveda research, patents and the growing export of AYUSH and herbal products.

The Prime Minister cited the establishment of the Ministry of AYUSH, the National Turmeric Board, the e-AYUSH Visa facility and the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar as steps to strengthen traditional medicine and international cooperation.

Referring to India’s development goals, Modi said the country was moving towards Viksit Bharat and urged Prashanti Kutiram to prepare a roadmap for its next phase of growth, contributing to healthcare, research and opportunities for young people.