UN declares December 21 as World Meditation Day, India among co-sponsors

The UN General Assembly declared December 21st as World Meditation Day, led by a group of nations including India. The date coincides with the Winter Solstice and falls six months after International Yoga Day. The resolution aims to promote meditation for well-being and peace, particularly amidst global tensions, reflecting India's philosophy of global unity.
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