Vizagvision Visakhapatnam : SOUTH COAST RAILWAY CELEBRATES 12th INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA AT VISAKHAPATNAMSouth Coast Railway celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga with great enthusiasm and fervour at Visakhapatnam today. The event assumed special significance as it marked the first International Yoga Day celebration of the newly formed South Coast Railway, bringing together employees from all branches and units of the Zone.The programme was led by General Manager, South Coast Railway, Shri Sandeep Mathur, and President, South Coast Railway Women’s Welfare Organization (SCoRWWO), Smt. Charu Mathur. Principal Heads of Departments, officers, members of SCoRWWO, trade union representatives, employees, Scouts & Guides cadets and media personnel participated in large numbers.Addressing the gathering, Shri Sandeep Mathur highlighted that the International Day of Yoga, envisioned by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, has grown into a global movement promoting holistic health and well-being.Referring to the theme of International Day of Yoga 2026, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” General Manager emphasized that Yoga is not merely a physical exercise but a way of life that promotes physical fitness, mental peace, emotional balance and healthy longevity. He stated that for the railway family, which works round the clock in service of the nation, Yoga serves as a powerful tool for maintaining physical fitness, mental well-being and emotional resilience, thereby contributing to safer, more efficient and productive railway operations.Mathur recalled with pride the historic achievement of India in creating a Guinness World Record during last year’s International Day of Yoga celebrations at Visakhapatnam in the gracious presence of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Inspired by this achievement, he expressed confidence that India would continue to achieve greater milestones and further strengthen its position as the global ambassador of Yoga and holistic well-being.Encouraging employees to integrate Yoga into their daily routine, Shri Mathur advocated the adoption of the 5-Minute Y-Break Protocol, comprising simple Yoga practices designed specifically for employees to promote wellness during working hours. He urged everyone to make Yoga a part of their daily lives and carry forward the message of “Yoga for Healthy Ageing” for the benefit of society and future generations.The General Manager congratulated all organizers and participants for making the event a grand success and thanked the media fraternity for spreading the message of Yoga and healthy living to the wider public.The event concluded with a collective pledge to promote Yoga as a way of life and work together towards building a healthier, happier and stronger India.