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Yogacharya Dhakaram Appointed as Senior Vice President of Indian Yoga Association, Rajasthan

The Rajasthan chapter of the Indian Yoga Association (IYA), the apex body representing all yoga organizations in India, recently convened a state executive committee meeting. The session, held at Bappa Rawal Auditorium, was presided over by Subodh Tiwari, National General Secretary of IYA and a member of the Governing Council of the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. The meeting witnessed the participation of prominent yoga experts and executive committee members from across Rajasthan.

The session commenced with Joint Secretary Himanshu Paliwal reviewing the resolutions from the previous meeting and highlighting the organization’s progress so far. General Secretary Subodh Tiwari then outlined the association’s vision, action plan, and expectations, providing valuable guidance to the members.

Newly Appointed State Executive Committee

In a unanimous decision, the following individuals were appointed to key positions in the Rajasthan State Executive Committee:

  • Mahesh Sharma – President
  • Yogacharya Dhakaram – Senior Vice President
  • Dr. Hanwant Singh & Megh Singh – Vice Presidents
  • Dr. Deependra Singh – Secretary
  • Himanshu Paliwal – Joint Secretary
  • Diksha Jamwal – Treasurer

Additionally, other responsibilities within the executive body were assigned as follows:

  • Dr. Hemraj Chaudhary – Legal Coordinator
  • Dr. Veena Mundra – Membership Coordinator
  • Shivani Verma – Event Coordinator
  • Dr. Purnendu & Dr. Guneet Monga – Publication & Research Coordinators
  • Yogi Manish – Public Relations Coordinator
  • Indira Dangi & Kartar Singh – Members

Proposal for Rajasthan Yoga Commission

A significant outcome of the meeting was the unanimous approval of a proposal for the establishment of the Rajasthan Yoga Commission. The proposal will now be submitted to the government for further consideration.

The formation of this new state executive committee and the push for a Yoga Commission mark a significant step in promoting and institutionalizing yoga in Rajasthan.