The 11th International Yoga Day was observed with enthusiasm at the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) in the city. P Pradeepan, director of academy of prisons and correctional administrators (APCA) took part as the chief guest of the event. Vice-chancellor of the varsity Dr Kanchana Baskaran, associate vice-chancellor Dr Parthasarathy Malik, director of physical education Dr Mangaiyarkarasi Arun and associate director Dr Thyagachandan attended the event.
Students and staff of the university performed yoga asanas along with students of government higher secondary schools in Kangeyanallur and Karnampattu in the district.