Government Adviser Dr Mantena Satyanarayana Raju said regular yoga practice would improve concentration, thinking ability and mental peace among students.
Upon his visit, landmark buildings across the Uzbek capital, including the iconic Hilton Hotel, were lit in the vibrant tricolour hues of the Indian national flag on Saturday.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said senior citizens are an invaluable asset to society and that ensuring their dignity, health, active lifestyle and social engagement is a priority.
The five-minute Yoga break will include simple Yogasanas, Pranayama and meditation techniques and will not require any special equipment or infrastructure.
The project blueprint features an integrated 100-bed Yoga and Naturopathy hospital on campus to treat lifestyle disorders and chronic illnesses through drugless therapies.
He hinted at martial traditions (shastar vidya) and added that abandoning these teachings in favour of practising yoga inside gurdwaras amounted to conduct contrary to the Guru's teachings (manmat).
