Visakhapatnam Set To Create A New Record On International Yoga Day
CM says state-wide campaign should be launched under the theme Yogandhra-2025
CM N Chandrababu Naidu reviewing the arrangements for the Yoga Day event in Visakhapatnam
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed that the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam be conducted in a record-breaking manner.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to participate in this year’s celebrations on June 21 in Visakhapatnam—a decision he has already announced at the Amaravati ReStart program on May 2.
Officials said arrangements are being made for approximately 2.5 lakh people to participate in yoga along the beach stretch and other areas. As many as 68 locations have been identified for the event, including public spaces like RK Beach, Rushikonda, schools, cricket grounds, police and sports complexes, navy premises, and other open grounds—altogether providing capacity for 2,58,948 participants aiming for a new record in yoga.
The Chief Minister on Friday stressed that the event must be historic and unforgettable.
Focusing on ensuring a grand success, Naidu held a detailed review with officials at the camp office to discuss the action plan.
He noted that this year’s theme is “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” He said: “This is a prestigious event. The Prime Minister’s presence makes it even more special. It must be conducted spectacularly and mark the beginning of a widespread yoga movement across the state."
The Chief Minister said every citizen should be made a stakeholder. The programme must reach at least two crore people. The state-wide campaign should be launched under the theme ‘Yogandhra-2025."
To prepare the people, a ‘Yoga Month’ will be observed from May 21 to June 21.During this period, yoga practice should be conducted across all village and ward secretariat jurisdictions. Private individuals, trainers, yoga associations, and experts should be involved as partners. Citizens should be offered both online and offline training for a month. Those who complete the training should be awarded certificates of recognition.
Registrations for Yoga Day participation should be facilitated through the village and ward secretariats. Students from schools and colleges should also be actively involved.
“Everyone must consider yoga a fundamental responsibility. Even after Yoga Day, regular practice must continue across the state. For a month, there must be a widespread dialogue on yoga everywhere. To enhance visibility and outreach, organizations like Isha Foundation and Art of Living should be engaged. The International Yoga Day in AP should rewrite the history of yoga celebrations in the past decade,” the Chief Minister said.
