The Ministry of Education and Sports has issued a notice to yoga-related organizations regarding the celebration of World Yoga Day 2026, observed every year on June 21.

According to the notice, the main ceremony preparation committee chaired by the Education Secretary has set this year’s theme as “Yoga for Healthy Ageing.” The ministry has requested yoga-related institutions to organize different creative and public awareness programs to mark the occasion.

Suggested activities include exhibitions, book launches, blood donation programs, public discussions, morning rallies, lamp-lighting programs, group yoga practice, yoga demonstrations, tree plantation, debate competitions and art-related programs.

The ministry has asked organizations to submit information about planned programs to the ministry by 2083 Asar 1 during office hours. After completing the programs, they are also requested to submit reports mentioning participant numbers, major activities and achievements. The contact email provided is child.nutritions@moest.gov.np.