Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare Satya Kumar Yadav has directed officials to involve students, employees and various organisations in programmes being planned in connection with International Yoga Day on June 21.

At a preparatory meeting held at the AYUSH head office in Vijayawada on Monday (May 4), the Minister suggested convening a special meeting with yoga trainers to gather their views on organising the events. He asked officials to create public awareness on the importance of yoga and ensure that programmes are conducted in all districts, starting from the mandal level.