Marking the 12th International Yoga Day, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) organized a mass yoga session under the banner of "SECL Yoga Mahotsav 2026" at the Vasant Club, SECL Vasant Vihar Colony, Bilaspur. Aligned with this year's theme, "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," the event saw enthusiastic participation from officers, employees, and their families, who conveyed the message of a healthy and balanced life through yoga.

Distinguished guests present on the occasion included SECL Chairman-cum-Managing Director Harish Duhan; the First Lady of the SECL family and President of Shraddha Mahila Mandal, Smt. Shashi Duhan; Director (Personnel) Biranchi Das; Director (Finance) Darla Sunil Kumar; Chief Vigilance Officer Himanshu Jain; Director (Technical-Planning/Project) Ramesh Chandra Mahapatra; and Vice-Presidents of Shraddha Mahila Mandal, Smt. Ipsita Das and Smt. Hasina Kumar. The event witnessed notable participation from Heads of Departments, officers, employees, and their families.

The program was conducted and yoga training was imparted by Brahmakumari Gayatri Devi. Under her guidance, yoga instructors Kamal Motwani (Art of Living), Dr. Kavita and Smt. Asha Soni (Patanjali), Sunil Suryavanshi (Chhattisgarh Yoga Commission), and Sanatan Das (Gayatri Pariwar) led the participants through various asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), and meditation. A live broadcast of the main International Yoga Day 2026 celebration, held in Kolkata under the leadership of  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was also screened during the event.

Under the guidance of the yoga instructors, participants practiced yoga following the 'Common Yoga Protocol' prescribed by the Ministry of AYUSH. The event highlighted the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga and encouraged all participants to adopt a regular yoga practice. Speaking on the occasion, Harish Duhan, Chairman-cum-Managing Director of SECL, stated, "Yoga is the foundation of a healthy body, a calm mind, and a positive lifestyle. Regular practice of yoga empowers us physically and mentally, leading us towards a better quality of life."

Urging all officers, employees, and their family members to make yoga a part of their daily lives, he emphasized that regular yoga practice is essential for a healthy and active life.

At the conclusion of the event, all participants pledged to adopt a healthy, active, and balanced lifestyle by incorporating yoga into their daily routines. Additionally, they took a pledge against substance abuse, committing to keep themselves free from addiction and to work towards a drug-free society.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Varun Sharma, Manager (Human Resources).