Udaipur: National Unity Day was observed at Udaipur Central Jail on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Jail Superintendent Rajpal Singh administered the National Unity Pledge to jail officials, staff members and inmates. Around 1,100 inmates, along with jail personnel, participated in the programme.
On the occasion, Singh urged everyone to follow the ideals of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and remain committed to the nation by placing its unity, integrity and security above all else.
Seven-Day Sustainable Lifestyle Week Begins at Central Jail
A seven-day BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week is being organised at the jail from November 1 to 7 to promote environmental awareness and encourage behavioural changes among inmates and staff members.
The initiative began on November 1 with yoga, meditation, pranayama and fitness activities.
Art of Living instructors Girdhari Lal, Ajay Dixit and Jitendra Jain guided around 1,100 inmates and jail personnel through various yoga postures, breathing exercises and meditation practices.
The yoga session included Tadasana, Padahastasana, Ardha Chakrasana, Trikonasana, Bhadrasana, Vajrasana, Makarasana, Bhujangasana and Shalabhasana, among other asanas.
Participants also practised Kapalbhati, Nadi Shodhana, Sheetali and Bhramari pranayama.
Jail Superintendent Rajpal Singh encouraged everyone to practise yoga daily, stating that it contributes to better physical and mental health and helps reduce stress.
Bhagwan Sahay Meena, Achalaram, Bharmal, Dilawar Khan and other deputy jailors, chief warders and warders also participated in the yoga, meditation and fitness activities.