The Aryavarth Express
Agency(Rajasthan): In a remarkable display of collective exercise, more than 1.33 crore individuals, including a vast number of students, participated in a ‘surya namaskar’ event across Rajasthan, setting a world record. The event, held in both government and non-government schools, has been acknowledged by the Rajasthan Edition of the World Book of Records, London.
Education Minister of Rajasthan, Madan Dilawar, received the provisional certificate of the record from Pratham Bhalla, vice president (Rajasthan) of the World Book of Records. An official statement quoted Dilawar expressing his delight at this unique accomplishment and extending his gratitude to students, teachers, parents, public representatives, institutional heads, and various societal members who contributed to the event’s success. He lauded the efforts of the School Education Department’s entire team for their diligent work.
Naveen Jain, Secretary of the School Education Department, reported that the ‘surya namaskar’ exercise was conducted simultaneously in all participating schools across the state. This synchronized session took place on Thursday from 10:30 am to 11 am, involving over 1.14 crore students from 88,974 schools. The total tally of participants, including those beyond the student body, surpassed 1.33 crore, marking the event as a historic moment for the state and setting a precedent for mass participation in health and wellness activities.