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notification Bar&Bench Thursday, 18 June 2026 NEW

International Yoga Day: State tells Calcutta HC employees were "requested" to participate to break record

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Summary

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday asked the State government to respond to a petition challenging the mandated participation of employees in the International Yoga Day programme on June 21. Justice Amrita Sinha asked the State counsel to seek instructions and listed the matter for hearing on Friday.Justice Amrita SinhaThe State Coordination Committee of the West Bengal Government Employees has moved the Court challenging the West Bengal Chief Secretary's order asking all officers and employees

Key Facts

Type Notification
Source Bar and Bench
Published Thursday, 18 June 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees

Key Numbers

20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)

Key Authorities

PMOCabinet SecretariatDARPGNITI AayogMinistry of Health & Family Welfare

Key Stakeholders

Civil ServantsState GovernmentsJudiciaryPatientsHealthcare WorkersHospitals & Clinics

Government Context

NDA III BJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
Left Centre Right

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