UGC ask varsities to draw plan to ensure maximum participation

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked varsities to draw an "action plan" to ensure maximum participation of students and teachers on the International Day of Yoga on June 21 .
In a letter to Universities, UGC secretary Jaspal S Sandhu has sought the "personal indulgence" of Vice Chancellors in celebrating the day in their varsities as well as affiliated bodies.
"I request you to draw Action plan for International Day of Yoga and also ensure wide participation of students and teachers of your esteemed University in the yoga day celebrations," the senior UGC official said in his letter.
Sandhu also forwarded a 45 minute protocol for yoga, drawn up by the AYUSH ministry which would be followed on the Yoga day.

The protocol begins with a two minute prayer that begins with 'Om', some loosening exercises, then 18 minutes of yoga postures, followed by pranayam.
As per the protocol, participants would sit in a meditative pose for 9 minutes and finally there would be 'Shanti paath' towards the end.