International Day of Yoga Observed by ECoR

摘要

International Day of Yoga has been observed by East Coast Railway as per the guidelines for "Yoga at Home" issued by Ministry of AYUSH. In view of current pandemic situation in the country, to fight against COVID-19, ECoR observed International Day of Yoga, maintaining Social Distancing and other protocols from the government. Staff and officers of East Coast Railway were encouraged to perform Yoga from their home for improving health including immunity boosting, relief from stress and improving sense of well being by practicing Yoga. To avoid mass gathering, staff and officers were advised to perform Yoga at their homes with their family members. In view of this, ECoR General Manager Shri Vidya Bhushan, Additional General Manager Shri Sudhir Kumar and other Principal Heads of Departments of ECoR performed Yoga from their residence. Other Railway officials have also observed IDY-2020 from their home with family members following COVID-19 protocols. International Day of Yoga was observed across the territory of ECoR. All the Divisions of ECoR, i.e., Khurda Road, Sambalpur and Waltair also observed International Day of Yoga. General Manager, East Coast Railway Shri Vidya Bhushan informed that Yoga is one of the best ways to keep one fit, physically and mentally. It can also become an important weapon in the fight against COVID-19.