Yoga, a physical and spiritual practice originated in India, helps achieve inner peace, thereby fostering a balanced living and wellness of the human body. In wake of the 5th International Day of Yoga observed on 21st June 2019, enthusiastic celebrations were held at various NIC locations across the country, and NICians marked the occasion with active participation. NIC HQ collaborated with the Ministry of Ayush, New Delhi, and celebrated with the theme, ‘Festival of Yoga and Wellbeing’. A Yoga workshop was organized wherein Smt. Savita Jain from Sanghamitra, Women Power of NIC, explained the benefits of Yoga and demonstrated various Yoga postures for living a healthier life. The event was broadcasted live through webcast and video conferencing across the country, thereby ensuring its maximum benefit to NICians posted at various Ministries, States and Districts. On 11th December 2014, the United Nations General Assembly recognized 21st June as the International Day of Yoga, as proposed by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India. The day has been celebrated with full gusto across the world since 2015.