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21st June 2022

Hindustan Zinc Celebrates International Yoga Day with more than 200 youth

  • The sessions covered the skill of practicing multiple asanas or postures, pranayama, and meditation, which can ease numerous psychological ailments, relieve stress, and boost immunity.
  • A healthy diet and daily yoga practice can prevent disease, according to yoga Guru Beena Bhati.

Udaipur, 21st June 2022: Hindustan Zinc, India’s only and the world’s second-largest integrated zinc-lead-silver producer celebrates International Yoga Day at Zinc Kaushal Kendra which strives to enhance global awareness of the various advantages of yoga practice. It was celebrated under the Zinc Kaushal program at Agucha, Kayad, Debari, Chandreiya, Pant Nagar, and Zawar which are the operational locations of Hindustan Zinc. Yoga Guru Ms. Beena Bhati (Rising Yoga Centre Udaipur) was invited to the event to encourage and share the value of yoga.

Hindustan Zinc held several sessions for trainees to discuss the several benefits of yoga and its importance in everyday life. During the sessions, participants learned how to practice different asanas or postures, as well as pranayama and meditation, which can help to alleviate a variety of psychological disorders, ease stress, and boost immunity. Various activities, such as guest speeches, poster making, and slogan writing, were organized to encourage widespread participation. In addition, trainees at the Zinc Kaushal Kendra made short videos explaining the health benefits of yoga. They also organized a community awareness rally to encourage community members to embrace physical exercises, particularly yoga, to stay fit and healthy. Over 200 youth participated in all of the activities.

During this occasion, Yoga Guru Beena Bhati discussed the prevention of disease through daily yoga practice and a healthy diet. To stay healthy, Guru Beena Bhati encouraged the trainees to incorporate yoga into their daily routine. The trainees were encouraged to incorporate yoga into their everyday routines to live a healthy lifestyle. Also, as part of a healthy lifestyle, yoga can help lower blood pressure, expand lung capacity, improve respiratory function, and raise heart rate and circulation.

About Hindustan Zinc Limited

Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 and NSE: HINDZINC), a Vedanta Group company, is the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and the third-largest silver producer. The company supplies to more than 40 countries and holds a market share of about 75% of the primary zinc market in India. Hindustan Zinc has been recognized as the world’s most sustainable company in the metals and mining category for the second consecutive year by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024, reflecting its operational excellence, innovation, and leading ESG practices. The company also launched EcoZen, Asia’s first low carbon ‘green’ zinc brand. Produced using renewable energy, EcoZen has a carbon footprint of less than 1 tonne of carbon equivalent per tonne of zinc produced, about 75% lower than the global average. Hindustan Zinc is also a certified 2.41 times Water-Positive company and is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner. Transforming the lives of 1.9 million people through its focused social welfare initiatives, Hindustan Zinc is among the Top 10 CSR companies in India. As an energy transition metals company, Hindustan Zinc is pivotal in providing critical metals essential for a sustainable future.

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