A.P. Health Minister urges people to know benefits of yoga, participate in celebrations in big way
Yoga offers a comprehensive solution to contemporary health problems that come with the new lifestyle, and every family in the State should start practising it, said Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare Y. Satya Kumar Yadav.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, on the eve of the commencement of the month-long 'Yogandhra-2025' from Wednesday, the Minister spoke of the significance of 'International Day of Yoga', to be celebrated on June 21.
Pointing out that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has set a target of participation of 2 crore population in the International Yoga Day celebrations to be held at various locations across the State on June 21, Mr. Satya Kumar Yadav said the government is chalking out an action plan to increase awareness among the people about the benefits of yoga.
As part of the month-long campaign starting on Wednesday, District Collectors will be taking up various activities to educate the public about its benefits, the Minister said. At the main programme at the R.K. Beach, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to participate as the chief guest, the government is expecting more than 2.5 lakh people, the Minister added.
Noting that the competitive lifestyle is leading to mental health disorders, that in turn lead to other complications that increase the disease burden, the Minister said that it is important to be composed and have one's mind under control.
Detailing various benefits of yoga on physical, mental and spiritual health, the Minister appealed to people of the State to make the month-long campaign and the programme in Visakhapatnam a success by participating in large numbers.
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