West Bengal mandates government employees attend International Day of Yoga
West Bengal has just made it compulsory for all government employees (yes, even part-timers and those on contract) to join the International Day of Yoga on June 21, 2026.
The order came straight from the chief secretary, who has asked department heads to make sure everyone shows up.
Kolkata International Day of Yoga event
The main yoga event is set for Red Road in Kolkata from 6:30am to 7:45am with both Prime Minister Modi and the chief minister attending.
There are traffic changes around the area as preparations get underway.
If you're not in Kolkata, don't worry—districts across Bengal are hosting their own state-wide district celebrations.
Private institutions have also been encouraged to get students and staff involved, so it looks like yoga mats will be everywhere this year!