New Delhi, Jun 21 (PTI) Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram on Saturday participated in the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations at the historic Konark Sun Temple complex in Odisha and urged people to embrace yoga for better health.

"Do yoga and stay healthy!" Oram said in a posted on X.

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"Today, on the occasion of International Yoga Day, by practising yoga at the historic Konark Sun Temple complex, I ensured my participation in the awareness campaign being run by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji for the promotion of yoga," he said.

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav also took part in yoga day activities and performed yoga at Alwar Stadium in Rajasthan.

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In a post on X Yadav said, "On this occasion, received guidance by joining virtually in the ceremony organised in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh in the presence of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji."

Union Minister of State for Environment Krti Vardhan Singh described yoga as a valuable part of India's ancient heritage.

"Yoga is an ancient science of Indian culture, which gives new energy and purity to the body and mind," he posted on X.

"Let us all participate enthusiastically in yoga day and spread awareness about it among ourselves and in society," Singh added.

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