New Delhi, September 12
The CSOI Auditorium at Chanakyapuri resonated with energy and discipline as the Inter-Ministry Yogasana Competition 2025–26 concluded successfully on Friday. Organised by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) under the Fit India Movement, the two-day event (11–12 September) brought together government employees from across Ministries and Departments, competing in a celebration of fitness, focus, and well-being.
The competition, coordinated by the Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board (CCSCSB), featured events for men and women across three age categories — Under 40, 40–50, and Above 50 — in both individual and pair formats.
The finale was graced by Shri V. Sriniwas, Secretary, Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, who served as the Chief Guest. Shri Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, Additional Secretary, DoPT and President, CCSCSB, attended as Guest of Honour, while renowned International Naad Yoga Guru, Dr. Navdeep Joshi, also encouraged participants with his presence. The competition was convened by Ms. Neeva Singh.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) emerged as the overall champion in both men’s and women’s categories. The Ministry of Finance and Ministry of External Affairs followed in the men’s category, while the women’s tally saw Finance and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in second and third place, respectively.
Category-Wise Results
• Under 40 (Male): Hemant Chauhan (MHA) clinched first place, with Ravinder Singh (President Secretariat) and Pankhee Lal (UPSC) securing the next spots.
• Under 40 (Female): Sunita (Ministry of Minority Affairs) stood first, followed by Sanju Rani (CGSD) and Simran Sachdev (Ministry of Defence).
• 40–50 (Male): The top three were Parvesh Tenuriy (MEA), Rajeev Bagga (Lok Sabha), and Satyabrat Swain (IT, Ministry of Finance).
• Above 50 (Male): Puran Singh (Finance) took first place, with Pawan Kumar (MHA) and T.K. Biswas (Finance) completing the podium.
• Above 50 (Female): Lakshmi Devi (UPSC) bagged the top spot, followed by Honey Kohli (MHA) and Bindu Sachdeva (Finance).
The event not only highlighted the physical agility of the participants but also underscored the government’s emphasis on holistic well-being. By bringing together employees from different Ministries on a single platform, the competition reinforced the values of unity, discipline, and a shared commitment to a healthier lifestyle.