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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Month-long Yogandhra drive concludes on grand note
Vijayawada: International Yoga Day was celebrated on a grand scale across Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, marking the conclusion of the month-long 'Yogandhra' campaign initiated by state govt to promote wellness and a healthy lifestyle. The main event for the 11th International Yoga Day was hosted in Visakhapatnam, while similar large-scale events were held at all district headquarters. In the Amaravati capital region alone, officials estimated a turnout of around two lakh participants. A major highlight was the mega celebration at Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium in Vijayawada, organised by the NTR district administration, where nearly 10,000 people took part. Police commissioner Rajasekhar Babu and district collector Dr G Lakshmisha actively participated. He emphasised the benefits of simple 45-minute daily yoga sessions, particularly in managing chronic illnesses. Yoga activities were also conducted along the dedicated 'Yoga Street' on BRTS Road, which had been operational for the past month as part of the campaign. At Ambedkar Memorial Park, about 1,000 NCC cadets from the 17th battalion demonstrated yoga asanas in a coordinated event. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending Local Enterprise Accounting Software [Click Here] Accounting ERP Click Here Undo Meanwhile, the Andhra Pradesh high court premises saw enthusiastic participation from judges, staff, and legal professionals. Vijayawada youth organised a session at Gandhi Stupa on Gandhi Hill, showcasing advanced yoga poses. Similarly, Dr P Krishnaiah, chairman of the AP Pollution Control Board, led a yoga session with staff at Municipal Park in APIIC Colony, where participants were served naturopathic snacks under the guidance of Dr Mantena Satyanarayana Raju. Additionally, yoga was practiced in schools across the state, where students and teachers began their day at 7 am with an hour of yoga to mark the occasion.
New Indian Express
30-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Huge response to ‘Police Yogandhra' in Vijayawada
VIJAYAWADA: The NTR district police organised a 'Police Yogandhra' event on Thursday, drawing more than 6,000 participants, including personnel from various wings of the commissionerate, at the Yoga Street (BRTS Road). Chief Secretary K Vijayanand, Special Chief Secretary (Medical and Health) MT Krishna Babu, NTR District Commissioner of Police (CP) SV Rajasekhar Babu, and NTR Collector G Lakshmisha attended as chief guests and urged the public to make yoga part of their daily routine. The event was conducted in association with the NTR Ayush Department and the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC). Addressing participants, Vijayanand said the State government has launched the month-long Yogandhra-2025 campaign, from May 21 to June 21, to make yoga a part of household activity. A mega event involving five lakh people is planned from RK Beach to Bhogapuram in Visakhapatnam district, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to attend as the chief guest on the International Yoga Day. 'Yoga is a great gift India has offered to the world. We aim to build a healthy and happy society. YogAndhra programs will be held in every village and town until June 21 to mark International Yoga Day. Our goal is to teach yoga to at least two crore people by then,' said Vijayanand. He added that 1.25 lakh yoga trainers have registered across the State, and the government is encouraging people to learn basic yoga asanas. CP Rajasekhar Babu said the event was intended to raise awareness of yoga's benefits for both physical and mental health and to encourage regular practice. He expressed gratitude to all those who contributed to the success of 'Police Yogandhra' event.
