Karnataka State Commission for Women Chairperson Nagalakshmi Chaudhary joined several yoga practitioners at the 18th edition of the ‘Yoga Stops Traffic’ program held in front of the Mysuru Palace on Saturday. | Photo credit: MA Sriram
Karnataka State Commission for Women Chairperson Nagalakshmi Chaudhary joined several yoga practitioners at the 18th edition of the ‘Yoga Stops Traffic’ program held in front of the Mysuru Palace on Saturday.
Organized annually by Odanadi Seva Samsthe, an NGO working to rescue and rehabilitate trafficked and sexually exploited women and children, the ‘Yoga Stops Trafficking’ program seeks to use yoga as a humanitarian tool to build a movement against human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
On the occasion, Ms. Chaudhary extended her support to organizations like Odanadi Seva Samsthe and said programs like ‘Yoga Stops Trafficking’ should help re-emphasize society’s commitment to preventing trafficking in girls and women.
On the occasion, Ms. Chaudhary also recalled the former Maharaja of Mysore’s commitment to women’s education, equality, respect and leadership.
She also recalled the measures taken by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for the empowerment of women.
Founders of Odanadi Seva Samsthe Stanley and Parashuram also participated in the programme.
A statement from Odanadi said that ‘Yoga Stops Traffic’ is an international program with yoga practitioners from 40 countries joining the event simultaneously.
Published – 14 March 2026 20:52 IST
