Archive · 23 Jun 2025
WII Withdrew Salary Order After Low Yoga Day Attendance
The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) had an event for International Yoga Day.
Initially, the WII sent an email saying that if people missed the yoga event, their pay might be withheld.
Those who missed the event were asked to give an explanation.
Shortly after, the WII changed its mind and canceled the original order.
WII is a place where people study wildlife and the government supports Yoga Day to encourage health.
WII initially warned of salary withholding for employees absent from International Yoga Day.
The institute cited poor attendance at the June 21 event as the reason.
Approximately 75 employees participated despite notices from WII and the Environment Ministry.
Absent employees were asked to submit a written explanation.
The order to withhold salaries was later withdrawn.
- Who
- Wildlife Institute of India (WII) employees.
- What
- WII initially considered withholding salaries for staff who skipped the Yoga Day event but withdrew the order.
- When
- June 21, 2024.
- Where
- Dehradun, at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII).
- Why
- Due to poor attendance at the International Yoga Day event.
Administration's Stance
Director's Response
Salary Action
Administration's Stance
Administration initially expressed concern over low attendance and issued a warning of salary deductions.
Director's Response
The WII director stated that no such action was proposed.
- Organization
- Wildlife Institute of India (WII)
- Event
- International Yoga Day
- Date
- June 21
- Location
- Dehradun
- Action
- Initial salary withholding order withdrawn
- Director's Response
- No such action is proposed
Sources
WII warns of withholding salaries of employees absent from Yoga Day event
Wildlife Institute flags low yoga day attendance, threatens salary withhold - Telegraph India
WII issues, then withdraws order to withhold salaries of staff who skipped Yoga Day event