The Hassan district administration has organised a walkathon here on Tuesday to spread awareness on Yoga, as part of the International Yoga Day celebrations on June 21. Deputy Commissioner Umesh H. Kusugal, said at a press conference here on Monday that the walkathon would begin from the premises of his offices at 7.30 a.m. Many progressive organisations and students would be participating in the walkathon. The rally would cover many important roads in the city to ensure that a majority of people were covered. On June 21, a mega yoga programme will be held at the district stadium, Mr. Kusugal said. “Nearly 2,000 people from different education institutions and yoga centres will participate in the event. The participants will exhibit different Yoga poses,” he said.
