It is a moment of great honour and pride that two Member Institutes of the Indian Yoga Association were recognised with the Prime Minister’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Promotion and Development of Yoga at the closing ceremony of the WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine.
Heartiest congratulations also to Shri Des Raj ji, President, Bharatiya Yog Sansthan, Member Institute of the Indian Yoga Association, on being honoured for his lifelong dedication to the promotion and development of yoga and holistic well-being.
From The Divine Life Society, the award was conferred in recognition of the timeless yogic legacy and global contribution of Swami Sivananda, whose teachings have inspired generations to walk the path of yoga, service, and spiritual living.
The prestigious awards were presented by the Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, held from 17–19 December 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
We also extend our warm congratulations to the distinguished international awardees from Egypt, South Korea, Croatia, USA, Brazil, Australia, and the UK, whose inspiring efforts reflect yoga’s universal relevance and its transformative power across cultures and continents.
These honours celebrate yoga as a living bridge between ancient wisdom and modern healthcare—fostering harmony, resilience, and well-being in today’s fast-paced world. The adoption of the Delhi Declaration at the summit further reaffirms a shared global commitment to integrating traditional medicine into sustainable healthcare systems.
May this recognition inspire many more institutions and individuals to walk the yogic path and serve humanity with dedication and compassion.
