VIJAYPUR, Jun 12: Police Technical Training Institute (PTTI), Vijaypur on Friday organized a comprehensive Yoga Session and Nasha Mukt Abhiyan in collaboration with the Department of AYUSH, Samba, under the guidance of Ranjit Singh Sambyal, Principal PTTI Vijaypur.
The programme was conducted under the theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing” and witnessed enthusiastic participation from institute staff and more than 500 trainees.
The event was inaugurated by Ranjit Singh Sambyal, who highlighted the importance of yoga as an effective means of maintaining physical fitness, mental wellness, and overall well-being.
He emphasized that regular practice of yoga helps individuals lead a disciplined and healthy life while enhancing resilience and productivity.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Diviya Sharma, Medical Officer, AYUSH, CHC Ramgarh & Dr. Tabassum Choudhary, Medical Officer, GAD, Salmeri who spoke about the significant role of yoga in promoting physical and mental health, particularly in ensuring healthy ageing.
She encouraged participants to adopt yoga as an integral part of their daily routine.
The practical session included a demonstration of the Common Yoga Protocol by experienced yoga instructors Dinesh Kumar, Rajini Kumari, and Monika Sharma.
Staff members and trainees actively participated in various yoga exercises and breathing techniques, displaying great enthusiasm and commitment towards the practice. As part of the Nasha Mukt Abhiyan, all participants took a solemn pledge to remain free from all forms of intoxication and to actively contribute towards building a healthy, drug-free society.
The pledge reinforced the institute’s commitment to creating awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse and promoting a culture of fitness and wellness among police personnel.
On the occasion, Ranjit Singh Sambyal expressed his gratitude to the AYUSH Department team for their valuable contribution and expertise. He appreciated their efforts in spreading awareness about the benefits of yoga and supporting initiatives aimed at fostering a healthy lifestyle.
The programme was also attended by Devinder Gupta, DySP (Tech), Satish Kumar, DySP (Indoor), and Asif Iqbal, Senior PO, along with faculty members, staff, and trainees of the institute.
The event concluded with a renewed commitment by all participants towards adopting healthy habits, promoting wellness, and contributing to the vision of a drug-free and healthy society.