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Hans India
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Collector explains importance of yoga for physical and mental well-being
Puttaparthi: Collector T S Chetan spoke about the role ofyoga in enhancing both physical and mental health, urging everyone to incorporate yoga into their daily lives. He inaugurated the 'Yogandra-2025' program organized by the Tourism Department on Vidyagiri Road in Puttaparthi with a ceremonial lighting of the lamp. Speaking on the occasion, the Collector stated that the Andhra Pradesh government aims to conduct large-scale yoga demonstrations across the state on the occasion of International Yoga Day on June 21. He noted that the initiative is intended to improve public health, reduce medical expenses for citizens, and lower healthcare spending by the state. He encouraged professionals and business people to practice yoga regularly to improve efficiency and achieve better results in their respective fields. He also highlighted the benefits of introducing yoga to children at an early age, such as improved concentration and memory, leading to better academic performance. The Collector mentioned that yoga outreach programs under 'Yogandra' are being conducted intensively across the district. He announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, and other ministers will participate in the Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam on June 21. Simultaneously, mass yoga events will be organized in Lepakshi, where thousands are expected to participate. Later, the Collector, Joint Collector Abhishek Kumar, SP V. Ratna, and other officials joined over 2,000 participants in a large-scale community yoga session. The event concluded with the felicitation of yoga instructors. Various departmental officials and the public took part in the celebrations.
Hans India
27-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Yogandhra campaign begins in city
Tirupati: The 24-day long Yogandra campaign aimed to promote healthy lifestyle among children, youth and adults began on Monday. The Corporation Commissioner, Narapureddy Mourya said individual and group yoga competitions also cultural and general knowledge competitions. She announced that the theme for competition is 'Yoga for All' happening from May 26th to 30th at village level, 'Yoga for Unity' at town level from June 2nd June 7th, 'Yoga and Youth - Future health' at district level from June 9th to June 14th and 'Yogandra' at state level from June 16th to June 18th. She said the competition will be held for different categories: Juniors (10-18 years), middle aged (19 to 35 years), and seniors (35 above). She said on May 30th various competitions will be held including Yoga quiz, poster, slogan, short film and photography. Commissioner said that ward level winners will be eligible to participate for the city level competitions, and city level winners for district level competitions. Committees and nodal officers are also appointed for the success of Yogandra campaign.
