Yoga mahotsava was organized in New Delhi

A Two-day Yoga Mahotsava, a Curtain Raiser for International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2019 was organized in New Delhi. It was inaugurated by the Vice-Chairman, NITI AYOG Rajeev Kumar. 

Organised by:
The Yoga Mahotsav-2019 was organized by Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) under Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH). This is to sensitize the masses for the celebration of IDY 2019. 
Events: Know about Yoga was also a part of the Yoga Mahotsav-2019 for the Yoga enthusiasts and My self-experience in Yoga-A Motivational Journey for youngsters was held.

App launch:
On this occasion Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha announced two Applications related to International Day of Yoga 2019.
1) Yoga Locator which is specially designed for IDY to record and show Yoga events across the world 
2) Bhuvan App which provides geo time location and documentation during IDY 2019. Bhuvan App has been designed in collaboration with ISRO.

Ministry of AYUSH:
AYUSH – Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy
It is a governmental body in India 
It is purposed with developing, education and research 
Founded on: 9 November 2014
Headquarters: New Delhi
Minister responsible: Shripad Naik (MOS independent charge)