PANAJI
The Goa government has made participation in June 21 events to mark International Yoga Day “compulsory” for all employees of government, semi-government and corporations. Until now, participation in Yoga Day was a “voluntary” affair.
At the same time, the government has asked its employees to immediately register on the iGOT Karmayogi portal, a key platform under Mission Karmayogi aimed at enhancing public service delivery.
After chairing a crucial meeting to plan month-long Yoga workshops ahead of International Yoga Day, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that from June 1, yoga sessions would be conducted across all the government and semi-government departments, with 100 per cent participation.
“It is compulsory for the government employees to participate in the International Yoga Day, to be celebrated on June 21. If they are not able to come to the office or the government event, then they should look out for a common place either temple or school in their villages and participate. A picture will have to be sent to the Head of the Department, confirming the participation,” Sawant said.
He also appealed to all the employees to immediately get registered on iGOT Karmayogi portal under Mission Karmayogi for Yoga at Workplace certificate course. “This will not only help in physical health but increase work efficiency too,” Sawant said.
As the schools are set to reopen for the new academic year from June 4, Chief Minister said that yoga classes would be held right from day one across all government and higher secondary schools.
Sawant said that International Yoga Day will be celebrated across 30 locations.
