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The Hindu
31-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Yoga camps held at Nandalur and Srisasilam
District Collector Sridhar Chamakuri on Saturday inaugurated a yoga camp at the famous Sowmyanatha Swamy Temple in Nandalur town of Rajampeta division in Annamayya district. The event, part of the State government's Yogandhra 2025 initiative, saw the participation of nearly 2,000 yoga enthusiasts, mostly youth. Addressing the gathering, the Collector highlighted the significance of practicing yoga daily for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. 'Making yoga a daily routine will make one benefit from a balanced and progressive lifestyle. Yoga does play a vital role in building a vibrant and healthy Andhra Pradesh,' Mr. Chamakuri said. The Collector praised all the departments and the public for their contribution to the success of the Nandalur edition of the yoga camp. Joint Collector Adarsh Rajendran, District Tourism Officer Nagabhushan, senior officials from the forest, Excise DRDA, and Revenue and Police departments took part in the event. At Srisailam in Nandyal district, a gathering of over 2,000 participants performed yoga from Gangadhara Mandapam to Nandi Circle. District Collector G. Rajakumari, local MLA B. Rajasekhar Reddy, and other senior officials of various government departments took part in the programme. Senior yoga guru Gandhavalla Balasubrahmanyam led the proceedings of the session, guiding the participants to perform different postures, breathing techniques, and devotional dance. The Collector addressing the gathering stressed on yoga's benefits for physical and mental wellbeing. She said that over 8 lakh people were being trained across the Nandyal district. She said that more yoga events would be held at Belum Caves, Mahanandi, and Pancharla ahead of International Yoga Day on June 21. 'We also encourage senior citizens and tribal communities to join the initiative,' the Collector added.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Collector asks officials to submit zonal master plan reports on eco-sensitive zones in Annamayya district within a week
Annamayya District Collector Sridhar Chamakuri on Wednesday directed the officials of the forest and allied departments to submit reports on zonal master plan (ZMP) for the eco-sensitive zones (ESZ) of Sri Penusila Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary and Sri Venkateswara National Park, spread over the core belt of the Seshachalam biosphere, within a week. Addressing an inter-departmental coordination meeting, the Collector said that the Penusila Sanctuary covers 185.42 sq. km across Rajampet and Chitvel mandals and Sri Venkateswara National Park (SVNP) is spread over 87.02 sq. km in Obulavaripalle, Railway Kodur, and Chitvel mandals. The meeting focused on finalising inputs for the master plan to achieve 'environmentally sustainable development' in the twin eco-sensitive wildlife sanctuaries. Mr. Chamakuri said that the State government was committed to formulate the master plan in line with the Supreme Court directives. 'Based on the master plan, we will formulate activities to be prohibited, regulated and promoted within the two sanctuaries,' he said. Senior forest officials assured the Collector that all departmental submissions would be ready within the timeframe to finalise the legal and strategic components of the Zonal Master Plan. Earlier, Regional Director of the Centre for Environment and Development, Hyderabad, Dr. K. Jayachandra gave a PowerPoint presentation highlighting key areas and guidelines for preparing the master plan.
