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Hans India
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Tirupati hosts ‘Yogandhra 2025' to promote month-long awareness drive
Tirupati: In a spirited lead-up to the International Yoga Day on June 21, a curtain-raiser event titled 'Yogandhra 2025' was held at Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam (SPMVV) in Tirupati on Wednesday. The event aimed to generate extensive awareness and momentum for the upcoming global celebration of yoga. District Collector Dr S Venkateswar, Superintendent of Police V Harshavardhan Raju, City MLA A Srinivasulu, Joint Collector Shubham Bansal, and other dignitaries formally inaugurated the programme and participated in a 45-minute yoga session alongside yoga instructors and public representatives. Speaking on the occasion, Collector Dr Venkateswar said that yoga should become an integral part of everyone's daily life. 'While global interest in yoga is steadily increasing, there is still a need to spread greater awareness about its benefits for both physical and mental well-being,' he noted. He added that the state government has declared a month-long yoga campaign from May 21 to June 21 to reach all sections of society. Dr Venkateswar stressed the need to promote yoga in urban wards, mandals, village panchayats, and even in remote areas of the Tirupati district. 'It is our collective responsibility to educate the public about the positive impacts of regular yoga practice,' he said. City MLA A Srinivasulu said that yoga should not be restricted to June 21 alone, but be embraced as a daily routine. He shared that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan plan to mark International Yoga Day with a massive event in Visakhapatnam involving five lakh participants. He also mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the event. 'After Surat's Guinness record in 2023 with 1.53 crore participants, Andhra Pradesh aims to set a new record with two crore people,' he added. SP Harshavardhan Raju urged people to participate in mass yoga events to enhance the state's prestige. 'Yoga must be made a lifestyle choice by everyone,' he said, echoing the call for widespread awareness. The event was also attended by SPMVV Vice-Chancellor Prof V Uma, Registrar Prof N Rajani, DRO G Narasimhulu, RDO Rammohan, among others.
Hans India
22-04-2025
- General
- Hans India
Parents should be pillars of strength for their children: Collector
Tirupati: District Collector Dr S Venkateswar has urged parents of children with special needs to make full use of the support and schemes provided by the central and state governments to secure a better future for their children. He took part at an event held on Monday for the distribution of assistive devices to children with special needs, organised by the Education Department and Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. Tirupati MLA A Srinivasulu and District Education Officer KVN Kumar were also present. Dr Venkateswar highlighted that there are around 3,600 students with special needs across the district. To cater to their educational needs, the state has established 34 'Bhavitha' special schools – at least one in each mandal. These institutions are equipped with specialised teaching staff and infrastructure, providing tailored education and necessary equipment for students who may not thrive in conventional schools. As part of the initiative, 421 students received various assistive devices including tricycles, wheelchairs, hearing aids, Braille kits, and rollators. The Collector mentioned that remaining students will soon receive their equipment as well. He urged parents to be pillars of strength for their children and to actively engage with the opportunities made available to them. MLA A Srinivasulu echoed this sentiment, acknowledging the support of ALIMCO (Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India) and the Education Department in organising the distribution event. He praised Education Minister Nara Lokesh for introducing significant reforms in the department, prioritising inclusive education as part of the government's agenda. On this occasion, MLA and Collector personally handed out the assistive equipment to students. Also present at the event were Deputy Education Officer Balaji, Inclusive Education Coordinator Chandrasekhar Reddy, Headmistress Muni Sarada, along with several students and their families.
