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The Hindu
8 hours ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Yogandhra aims to transform State into a ‘healthy and happy A.P.': Collector
District Collector P. Ranjith Basha on Tuesday said that Yogandhra initiative launched by the State government aims to transform the State into a 'healthy and happy Andhra Pradesh.' As part of the initiative, a large-scale yoga session was organised at the Orvakal Rock Garden by the Tourism department. Nearly 1,000 yoga teachers participated in the session. Mr. Basha revealed that on International Yoga Day, which falls on June 21, the government plans to mobilise 10 lakh individuals from across the district for a mass yoga session. The training classes for the master trainers and trainers are completed, and village-level yoga competitions are presently ongoing. The Collector said: 'In an effort to blend wellness and heritage tourist sites, yoga sessions will be held at famous tourist sites. On June 12 at Konda Reddy Burju, on June 17 a special yoga session will be held with 5,000 sanitation workers in Kurnool, and on June 18 at Mantralayam.
The Hindu
a day ago
- General
- The Hindu
RGUKT students to offer yoga training to 10 lakh people under Yogandhra programme
Students of Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies (RGUKT) will offer yoga training to nearly 10 lakh people in the State as part of the ongoing 'Yogandhra' programme and International Yoga Day, which falls on June 21. The university has launched a student-led yoga training programme in all the RGUKT campuses in Andhra Pradesh as part of community service. Directors of R.K. Valley, Nuzvid, Srikakulam and Ongole campuses, administrative officers, deans of student welfare, chief wardens, NSS programme officers, yoga instructors and physical directors have created social media groups for better coordination between the management and students. 'RGUKT has prepared a yoga protocol and shared it to the students who were at their homes for summer vacations. Close to 20,000 students of the university will train nearly 10 lakh people across the State,' said RGUKT registrar Amarendra Kumar Sandra. The university has been offering students yoga training in all the campuses by appointing yoga instructors, as part of the curriculum,. 'RGUKT students have won many prizes in yoga competitions at the State and national levels,' the registrar told The Hindu on Monday. The students are advised to coordinate with the headmasters of the schools in which they studied earlier for conducting the training programmes. Each student should train 50 persons, he added. After returning to their campuses, the students must submit five photographs, with date and the location where the training sessions were held as proof, and a photograph taken during the International Yoga Day programme, along with the authentication letter issued by the headmaster or village sarpanch, said Mr. Amarendra Kumar, who is also the in-charge director of Nuzvid campus. RGUKT management will award a certificate of participation, which will be considered under the mandatory community service component of the curriculum, the registrar said.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Yoga camp held at Puligundu tourism spot in Chittoor
District Collector Sumit Kumar and Superintendent of Police Manikantha Chandolu on Monday jointly inaugurated Yogandhra -2025 programme held at Puligundu, a famous tourism spot near Penumuru, 25 km from Chittoor. The event witnessed the participation of about 3,000 participants including youth, women, and officials. Addressing the gathering, the Collector highlighted the importance of making yoga a part of daily life. He said that every person, irrespective of age and gender, should inculcate a habit of practicing yoga for at least 30 minutes a day, and this could significantly reduce stress and prevent health issues. He said that as part of the ongoing yoga festival, scheduled from May 21 to June 21 at various levels from village to district headquarters, the special focus would be on promoting yoga at tourist spots. 'As part of the month-long schedule, a major yoga camp was conducted at the Kanipakam temple. The overwhelming participation of the public is a testimony to the growing awareness of the importance of yoga,' Mr. Kumar said. SP Manikantha Chandolu appealed to the public to understand the message enshrined in the practice of yoga and incorporate it along with other healthy eating habits. The officials informed the Collector that so far 2.5 lakh people have registered for the Yogandhra event across Andhra Pradesh. At the same time, Chittoor has over 5,000 trained yoga instructors who were roped in to conduct yoga camps across the district.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Mass yoga session held at popular ‘Thotlakonda' Buddhist site
Over 1,000 enthusiastic participants gathered for a mass yoga session atop the Thotlakonda Buddhist heritage site on Sunday, as part of the district administration's 'Yogandhra' campaign. The month-long Yogandhra initiative is being held in the run-up to International Yoga Day on June 21, which Visakhapatnam will host this year. The event is expected to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, the Chief Minister, Governor and other dignitaries. The session began with prayers and yoga postures led by Buddhist monks Rajadhamma from Myanmar, Bummare from Cambodia and Dharmachari of the Visakhapatnam Buddhist Society. Personnel from the Indian Navy, yoga school representatives, Brahmakumaris and staff from the Tourism Department also participated in the session. For the first time, a yoga programme was held atop the Thotlakonda Buddhist heritage site. Speaking at the event, District Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad highlighted that Visakhapatnam will host the prestigious International Yoga Day celebrations on June 21, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance. He said yoga sessions would be conducted across a wide stretch — from RK Beach to Bheemunipatnam — and efforts are under way to ensure the participation of nearly five lakh people. The event also aims to set a world record, he added. To prepare for the occasion, yoga training sessions are being held at village and ward levels. The Collector noted that the public response has been overwhelming. In each secretariat jurisdiction, three training centres are being set up, with 100 participants being trained at each. He also assured that transport facilities will be arranged for attendees and that awareness campaigns are being run to promote the benefits of daily yoga practice. Joint Collector Ashok Mayur was present. Striking images of participants performing yoga asanas amid the ancient architecture and tranquil surroundings of Thotlakonda went viral on social media on Sunday.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Yogandhra camp to be held at Gooty Fort on June 2
Anantapur District Collector V. Vinod Kumar on Sunday instructed officials to make elaborate arrangements for the Yogandhra programme scheduled at Gooty Fort on June 2. Addressing the officials, the Collector said that a minimum of 1,000 participants must attend the event and asked them to prepare special yoga T-shirts. He highlighted the importance of public engagement through mapping and encouraged master trainers to coordinate through WhatsApp groups. Focusing on the importance of International Yoga Day on June 21, the Collector urged the stakeholder departments to conduct yoga sessions at government offices, secretariats, and educational institutions. Mr. Kumar said that drone visuals be used to cover the dry run scheduled for June 14. Joint Collector Shiv Narayan Sharma said that 15 competition categories would be held at the mandal level under the Yogandhra programme.
