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Hans India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Int'l Yoga Day celebrated on Gandhi Hill
Vijayawada: The11th International Yoga Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Iconic Gandhi Hill in Vijayawada on Saturday. The event was organised by the 4(A) Girls Battalion NCC, Vijayawada, in collaboration with the Gandhi Hill Foundation. Colonel Balinder Singh, Commanding Officer, 4(A) Girls Battalion NCC; Silpa, District Tourism Department officer; Y Rama Chandra Rao, Secretary, Gandhi Hill Foundation; Siva Sankar Kasturi, Treasurer, Gandhi Hill Foundation; Captain Sailaja and Captain Rohini Kusuma, ANOs, 4(A) Girls Battalion NCC; and others participated in the Yoga Day programme. Over 300 girl cadets from various institutions, along with Associate NCC Officers (ANOs), Permanent Instructors (PI Staff), and Girl Cadet Instructors (GCIs), participated in the event. The cadets performed a wide range of yoga asanas, reflecting deep enthusiasm and alignment with this year's global theme – 'Yoga for One Earth, One Health'. A special planetarium show was arranged for the participants, highlighting Gandhian philosophy, the principles of yoga, and India's rich cultural heritage. The celebration at Iconic Gandhi Hill served not only as a yoga practice session but also as a unique convergence of physical wellness, mental harmony, and cultural reflection. This event reaffirmed Gandhi Hill's growing identity as a center for heritage and wellness tourism in Andhra Pradesh, said the Gandhi Hill Foundation member.
The Hindu
20 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Officials perform yogasanas at Raj Bhavan, Andhra Pradesh police headquarters
Officials of Raj Bhavan celebrated International Yoga Day by performing asanas here on Saturday. The staff led by Secretary to Governor M. Hari Jawaharlal participated in the yoga day programme. Yoga masters Kavyasri and Ramananda taught yoga to the employees. Joint Secretary to Governor P.S. Suryaprakash, Deputy Secretary K. Raghu and officers participated. International Yoga Day was celebrated at the A.P. Police Headquarters at Mangalagiri. Many police officers took part in the celebrations. Inspector General of Police Ake Ravi Krishna, officers Hari Kumar, Rajan and other officers performed yogasanas. Cadets of 4 (A) Girls Battalion, NCC, Vijayawada, led by Commanding Officer Col. Balinder Singh, performed yogas on Gandhi Hill. Over 300 girl cadets from various institutions, along with Associate NCC Officers (ANOs), Permanent Instructors (PI Staff), and Girl Cadet Instructors (GCIs), participated in the event, in association with Gandhi Hill Foundation, said Commanding Officer, 4(A) Girls Battalion NCC, Colonel Balinder Singh. Captains Sailaja and Rohini Kusuma, ANOs, 4(A) Girls Battalion NCC, Gandhi Hill Foundation secretary Y. Ramachandra Rao, treasurer Siva Sankar Kasturi and others participated in the programme.
Hans India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Gandhi Hill Foundation formed to develop as tourist attraction
Vijayawada: Under the leadership of the newly formed committee of the Gandhi Hill Foundation, the activities of the organisation will henceforth be conducted with Gandhi Hill as the platform, stated Dr Gandhi PC Kaza, chairman of the Foundation. Speaking on the occasion, he mentioned that Gandhi Hill here was inaugurated during the centenary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi in 1968-69. The Gandhi Stupa was inaugurated on October 6, 1968, by the then President of India Dr Zakir Hussain. Subsequently, the Gandhi Hill Foundation was established in 1977. Following the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, the Andhra Pradesh Gandhi Smarak Nidhi was newly registered at Gandhi Hill in 2017, and a new executive committee was formed. Y Ramachandra Rao, Secretary of the Foundation, recalled that a meeting of the newly formed Gandhi Hill Foundation was held on May 8 at Gandhi Hill attended by NTR District Collector and Vijayawada Municipal Corporation Commissioner Dhyan Chandra as ex-officio members. Dr Gandhi PC Kaza as the Chairman and Y Ramachandra Rao as the Secretary were appointed. Along with them, a committee of 11 members was formed, including Dr Jandhyala Shankar, Dr Ravi Sarada, I Prasad Raju, G Rashmi Samaram, and Dr GV Mohan Prasad. During the meeting, the current state of Gandhi Hill, which was once a matter of pride for Vijayawada, was reviewed. The Foundation discussed the tasks to be undertaken for its development in a phased manner. In the first phase (2025-2027), it was decided to prioritise significant and useful programmes. As part of the beautification of Gandhi Hill, plans include aesthetically designing the main entrance arch, landscaping, repairing the approach road from the entrance to the Stupa, upgrading the children's park area, and enhancing the surrounding areas to make them attractive. Additionally, a modern train will be designed to attract visitors. The planetarium, recently established by the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) using German technology, has already become an attraction for youth and adults. By Gandhi Jayanti in 2025, some changes will be implemented, and Gandhi Jayanti celebrations will be held at Gandhi Hill. The Foundation will enter into MoUs with the VMC, other local government bodies, industrial organisations, and the general public. As per the bylaws of the Foundation, the Chief Minister of the state will be the Chief Patron of the Gandhi Hill Foundation. With their guidance and suggestions, the goal is to develop Gandhi Hill into a local, state, national, and international centre, they stated.
