Over 5 lakh take part in Yogandhra-2025 campaign in Chittoor
The month-long Yogandhra-2025 celebrations concluded on Saturday at Mesanical Grounds of the District Sports Authority here with District Collector Sumit Kumar urging people to incorporate yoga into their daily lives for better health.
Addressing a massive gathering of yoga participants, the Collector said that over 5 lakh people participated in yoga sessions conducted in coordination with the AP Tourism and Revenue departments. More than 5,000 trainers were deployed to ensure wide public engagement across the district.
'We conducted major sessions at seven venues, including tourist spots like Puligundu, Boyakonda, Kanipakam, Naniyala Elephant Camp, and Kangundi Fort. These sessions drew thousands of participants,' he said.
The Collector highlighted that yoga must not be limited to a one-month campaign but practiced as a lifelong companion to enhance physical and mental well-being.
Referring to the participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu at the International Yoga Day event in Visakhapatnam, Mr. Kumar said that it would serve as a valid endorsement of the benefits of yoga for society.
SP Manikanta Chandolu urged the people to practice yoga daily for complete wellness. The Collector and SP presented certificates and mementos to outstanding trainers and yoga instructors.
Joint Collector G. Vidyadhari, Chittoor Urban Development Authority Chairperson Katari Hemalatha, and Chittoor Mayor C. Amuda were among those who participated in the yoga session.
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