Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr.L Murugan has said that Yoga was recognised by the United Nations through the efforts of Prime Minister. Interacting with the media at Chennai after the Yoga session at the National Institute of Siddha today, Murugan said that yoga is performed in 125 countries around the World today. He said it is a natural healthy lifestyle and a cure for diseases like high BP and diabetes.
In Tamil Nadu, yoga was performed in all the districts by the Central Institute of Siddha and the State BJP Unit. Governor R.N.Ravi participated at the Yoga event held at Madurai. State Health Minister M.Subramanian performed yoga at the Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College and Hospital in Chennai. The defence personnel performed yoga by the sea side at Chennai. Yoga sessions were performed at the Puzhal Central Prison, Regional Passport Office,, Madras Fertilisers Limited and many other places.