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The Hindu
6 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
NTR District aims to become Tobacco-free: Collector launches awareness campaign
As part of the No Tobacco Day programme, District Collector G. Lakshmisha on Saturday (May 31) urged the people of NTR district to steer clear of harmful substances such as tobacco, gutka and khaini and actively participate in the state-wide 'Yogandhra Campaign' to build a healthy society. He unveiled an awareness poster on the harmful effects of tobacco at the Collectorate premises. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Lakshmisha stressed that tobacco damages vital organs, leading to severe ailments such as cancer, paralysis, blindness and hardening of arteries. He encouraged those addicted to tobacco to use yoga and counselling, especially at the district's de-addiction centres, to overcome their dependence. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to enforce the ban on tobacco product sale near educational institutions and called on parents to monitor their children's habits. Awareness drives are being conducted across colleges through NGOs, and a mobile awareness vehicle was flagged off as part of a signature campaign where the Collector pledged to transform the district into a tobacco-free zone.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Yoga for all: Kurnool hosts mega rally under Yogandhra campaign
Kurnool: Yoga plays a vital role in promoting good health, stated Kurnool Municipal Corporation Commissioner Ravindra Babu during a massive rally on Tuesday. The event, part of the state-wide Yogandhra Campaign, began at Kurnool Outdoor Stadium and concluded at Kondareddy Buruju. Commissioner Ravindra Babu said the Government of Andhra Pradesh launched this initiative to bring yoga into everyday life. As part of the lead-up to International Yoga Day on June 21, a record-setting mass yoga event is being planned at the Visakhapatnam beachfront, where five lakh people are expected to perform yoga in the presence of the Hon'ble Prime Minister. The campaign aims to reach two crore citizens across rural and urban Andhra Pradesh. A curtain-raiser event was held on May 21, marking the start of a month-long yoga awareness drive. Activities have since begun in Kurnool, engaging people from all walks of life, including children, senior citizens, traders, and employees. Yoga instructors have begun training Master Trainers district-wide. A five-day structured program began Tuesday, preparing these trainers to lead yoga sessions across mandals and municipal wards starting June 2. The Commissioner urged public participation in the campaign, calling yoga India's priceless gift to the world. He highlighted its global recognition and the establishment of June 21 as International Yoga Day. Regular yoga practice, he added, enhances overall well-being. The rally witnessed active participation from DSO Raja Raghuveer, SETCO CEO Dr. Venugopal, DSDO Bhupathi Rao, DRDA PD Ramana Reddy, State Yoga Association Secretary Avinash Shetty, Fisheries AD Ranganath Babu, district officials, and the general public.
Hans India
23-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Collector calls for successful execution of ‘Yogandhra'
Kurnool: District Collector P Ranjith Basha on Thursday directed officials to successfully conduct the Yogandhra Campaign across Kurnool district from May 22 to June 21. He held a video conference with special officers, divisional and mandal-level officials from the Collectorate, reviewing plans for the campaign. Speaking on the occasion, the Collector emphasised the importance of organising daily yoga-related activities to create widespread awareness among the public throughout the campaign period. The government has planned to organise a themed State Yoga Session in one district each day until June 22. As part of this initiative, the Collector announced that a mass yoga session involving 5,000 sanitation workers will be held in Kurnool on June 17, for which necessary arrangements have been assigned to the Municipal Commissioner. In addition, on June 8, yoga sessions will be organised for senior citizens at three locations—Kurnool, Adoni, and Pattikonda divisions. The respective Sub-Collector of Adoni and RDOs of Kurnool and Pattikonda have been tasked with making the necessary preparations. The government has also decided to conduct yoga events at prominent tourist destinations. Special yoga programs will be held on May 30, June 5, June 12, and June 18 at locations such as Konda Reddy Buruju, Orvakal Rock Garden, Nagar Vanam, and Mantralayam. The Adoni Sub-Collector, Kurnool RDO, DFO, and Orvakal MPDO have been instructed to coordinate and ensure successful execution with the participation of around 1,000 individuals at each event. MPDOs of relevant mandals have been asked to extend full cooperation. Between May 26 and May 30, various yoga competitions will be conducted at the village level. The Collector directed officials to encourage public participation. Mandal-level competitions will follow from June 2 to June 7, and district-level contests will be held from June 9 to June 14 under the supervision of the DEO and District Sports Development Officer. Outstanding teams will be selected to represent the district at the state-level competitions. On International Yoga Day, June 21, the best performers across categories will be felicitated with awards. The Collector stressed the need to accelerate yoga registrations, ensuring participation from self-help groups, students, employees, youth, and farmers. All registered participants are expected to join the mass yoga session on June 21. As part of the training strategy, each village should have one dedicated trainer. With approximately 500 villages in the district, steps are being taken to identify and train 500 yoga instructors. Master trainers will receive training at the district level on May 24 and 25. Mandal-level training for local trainers will take place from May 27 to 31. Village-level training programs will be conducted in three phases from June 3 to June 18, overseen by the DEO, DSDO, MPDOs, mandal teams, and village-level task forces. Given the anticipated high public turnout on International Yoga Day, the Collector emphasized the need to identify a suitable venue for the main district-level event. He also instructed the Municipal Commissioner to designate a road in Kurnool city for daily yoga sessions throughout the campaign duration.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Month-long events lined up to celebrate ‘Yogandhra'
District Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad launched the 'Yogandhra Campaign' on Wednesday morning at R.K. Beach, marking the beginning of a month-long series of events up to International Yoga Day. The curtain-raiser event witnessed enthusiastic participation from a large number of citizens. Mr. Prasad said: 'To make this year's International Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam a historic and record-breaking event, extensive preparations are underway. The main event, scheduled for June 21, will be graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with the Governor, Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, Ministers, and other dignitaries. The celebrations will span from R.K. Beach to Bheemunipatnam, Bhogapuram, up to Srikakulam. Nearly two crore people from the state, including five lakh people from North Andhra, will be engaged.' To ensure widespread participation and preparedness, the district administration has lined up a series of training programmes beginning May 21 to 27, District-level Training of Trainers (ToTs), and mandal-level master trainers' training will be held. Additionally, there will be village and ward-level training sessions and awareness campaigns. From June 16 to 21, demonstrations will be organised at several identified locations. Mr Prasad said: 'Competitions will be held, and certificates will be given through the National Institute of Yoga. We have also organised special yoga sessions, including aqua yoga and yoga for the visually impaired. There are prizes for the winners.' The event will see collaboration across key departments including General Administration, Education, Secretariat, Tourism, IT, Sports. A dedicated website and mobile app will soon be launched for registrations. The curtain-raiser event Among the participants include Mayor Peela Srinivasa Rao, Government Whips Vepada Chiranjeevi Rao, PGVR Naidu (Ganababu), Commissioner of Police, Shankabratha Bagchi.
