To commemorate the momentous occasion of the 175th Anniversary of Assam Rifles, a Yoga Camp was org at Shillong, in the auspicious presence of world renowned, Yoga Guru, Swami Ramdev. The camp was open to all, and was attended by sr offrs, civ dignitaries and tps & families from Assam Rifles, Army, AF and other security forces in addition to a large number of civilians. The aim of camp was to spread awareness about the 175 year of dedicated service of Assam Rifles and to spread the message of health and fitness through Yoga.

On 14 Feb 10, Swami Ramdev arr at, Polo ground, Shillong at 1015h, and was recd by the DGAR and President ARWWA. The camp was inaugurated by Lt Gen Karan Singh Yadava, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, DGAR, Mrs Meenakshi Yadava, President ARWWA, Air Marshal KK Nohwar, VM, AOC in C, Eastern Air Comd and Mrs KK Nohwar. DGAR extended a warm welcome to Swami Ramdev and thanked him for participating in the 175 Anniversary celebrations of Assam Rifles. He extolled the virtues of Yoga and encouraged the gathering to learn Yoga techniques from Swami Ramdev to lead a healthier life. He also presented a ethnic Naga Shawl to the Yog Guru in the traditions of Assam Rifles .

Swami Ramdev commenced the camp, by expressing his gratitude for being invited for the Yoga Camp, the first main function of the celebration of 175 Anniversary of Assam Rifles and thanked Lt Gen KS Yadava, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, DGAR for the same. Swami Ramdev appreciated the 175 years of dedicated service to the nation by the Force and said that he was proud and exalted at the opportunity to teach Yoga to the Assam Rifles. He gave a very knowledgeable discourse on the anatomy of the human body, and the common causes of the prevalent diseases. He emphasised that Yoga if done properly is a preventive measure and could cure any disease.

Once the Yogrishi finished with the proceedings, Maj Gen Jai Prakash Nehra, AVSM, Addl DGAR offered a vote of thanks to Swami Ramdev, for enlightening the offrs, families and civilians of Shillong for their encouraging response. He also thanked the offrs involved with the org of Yoga Camp for making it a spectacular success.

Later, in the evening, an interaction was org at the Assam Rifles house, in honor of Swami Ramdev to enable the offrs and ladies to interact closely. Swami Ramdev was seen off by DGAR & other Sr offrs at the ALG on the next day.

The Yoga Camp was a spectacular success, and a wonderful begining in spreading the message of a healthier lifestyle through Yoga on the momentous occasion of the 175th Anniversary celebrations of the Assam Rifles in the North Eastern States.