Ahead of International Yoga Day on June 21, the premier Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has approved a short-term course in yoga. The proposal to introduce three short-term courses in Indian culture and yoga was first floated in 2015. Following various communications from the HRD Ministry the University Grants Commission (UGC), JNU had then circulated a draft of three courses among its various schools and departments for their feedback. The proposal was rejected by the Academic Council, in November 2015.

Ahead of International Yoga Day on June 21, the premier Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has approved a short-term course in yoga. The proposal to introduce three short-term courses in Indian culture and yoga was first floated in 2015. Following various communications from the HRD Ministry the University Grants Commission (UGC), JNU had then circulated a draft of three courses among its various schools and departments for their feedback. The proposal was rejected by the Academic Council, in November 2015.