President Droupadi Murmu today said that the Government of India is taking several important steps to make society more inclusive, peaceful, healthy, and value-based. Promoting yoga and meditation globally and spearheading the International Day of Yoga campaign are such initiatives.

 

 

The President was speaking at the launch ceremony of Brahma Kumaris’ annual theme for 2025-26, ‘Meditation for World Unity and Trust.

 

 

She said that India’s ancient civilisation has always given the world the message of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. Today, when the world is facing many challenges, these ideas become even more relevant. The Brahma Kumaris’ campaign will play an effective role in this.

 

 

Mentioning the government’s efforts in inculcating values in society, the President said that the National Education Policy also includes a value-based education initiative.

 

 

Programs are also being implemented to promote women’s dignity and social inclusion. She called upon fellow countrymen to play their part in building a peaceful and trusting world and also begin the process of not only moving forward but also looking within. 

 

 

Chief Minister of the state, Yogi Adityanath, said on the occasion that controlling our own mind is very important and it is well said in our ancient literature and traditions. He said that terrorism is also an outcome of an out-of-control mind.

 

 

After the launch, the President distributed the Flag and Kalash to 5 women and 5 men each. Later in the afternoon, the President will grace the closing ceremony of the diamond jubilee celebrations of Bharat Scouts and Guides and address its 19th National Jamboree.

 

 

After a gap of 61 years, the event was held in Lucknow. Around 33,000 Scouts, Guides, Rovers, and Rangers from various Indian states, along with over 1,500 youth delegates from the Asia-Pacific region, including the Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Saudi Arabia, participated in the event.