Yoga Sangam Portal Emerges as Digital
Backbone of International Day of Yoga 2026
Prelims
Government
Schemes & Initiatives, e- governance, Health
Mains
GS Paper II – Governance,
health, GS Paper I – Indian Culture
Current relevance
The Ministry of
AYUSH has relaunched the Yoga Sangam Portal ahead of the 12th
International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 to facilitate nationwide
participation.
Highlights
1.
Yoga Sangam is a flagship initiative of International Day
of Yoga (21 June 2026).
2.
The portal serves as a digital platform for registration,
coordination, and monitoring of yoga events across India.
3.
Reinforces India's position as the global home of yoga
and strengthens its soft power diplomacy.
4.
Participants follow the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP)
simultaneously across multiple locations.
5.
Strengthens digital governance by leveraging technology
for mass public participation.
Source - PIB - https -//www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2273997®=3&lang=1