PM Modi brought recognition to Yoga across the world: CM Naidu

IANS May 21, 2025 424 views

Prime Minister Modi's global advocacy for Yoga has received high praise from Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Naidu during the launch of 'Yogandhra 2025'. The state-wide movement aims to involve two crore people and potentially set a new Guinness World Record with a massive yoga session in Visakhapatnam. Naidu emphasized Yoga as more than an event, but a transformative lifestyle practice that can help people overcome stress. The campaign will culminate in the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations, with daily one-hour yoga sessions planned in schools across the state.

"This is a programme that brings a remarkable change in everyone" - N. Chandrababu Naidu
PM Modi brought recognition to Yoga across the world: CM Naidu
Amaravati, May 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought recognition to Yoga across the world, said Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday.

Key Points

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Modi recognized globally for promoting Yoga as India's cultural gift

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Andhra Pradesh targets massive yoga participation in 2025

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State plans Guinness World Record yoga session in Visakhapatnam

He termed Yoga India's gift to the world and stated that all countries are conducting Yoga programmes.

He observed that Yoga is not confined to a few people or a few regions.

The Chief Minister was talking to media persons after launching 'Yogandhra 2025', a month-long state-wide Yoga movement.

The campaign will culminate in the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam on June 21, in which Prime Minister Modi will participate.

CM Naidu, who also launched the 'Yogandhra' website, called for making Yoga a part of everyone's life.

He said people should practice Yoga to overcome stress.

The Chief Minister remarked that Yoga is not a one-day programme for an event or photos.

"This is a programme that brings a remarkable change in everyone. We should take Yoga forward so that it becomes a part of our lifestyle," he said.

CM Naidu said that at least two crore people should participate in 'Yogandhra'. The target is to give certificates to 10 lakh people.

He announced that there will be a daily one-hour Yoga session in schools across the state.

The Chief Minister said 5 lakh people will participate in the International Yoga Day programme to be held in Visakhapatnam on June 21, from RK Beach to Bhogapuram.

Earlier, the state government said it aims to set a new Guinness World Record for the largest gathering for a yoga session at one place, with about 2.5 lakh participating in the session at Visakhapatnam.

In 2023, Surat hosted a yoga session with 1.53 lakh participants at one location, setting a new Guinness World Record. The Andhra Pradesh government now plans to surpass that record with the event at Visakhapatnam.

The officials are making arrangements for approximately 2.5 lakh people to participate in Yoga from RK Beach to Bheemunipatnam Beach.

They informed the Chief Minister at a review meeting last week that 68 locations have been identified for the event, providing capacity for 2,58,948 participants.

The Chief Minister had suggested involving up to 5 lakh people by organising yoga sessions across all suitable locations from RK Beach to Srikakulam along the coastline.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
PM Modi truly put India on the global map with Yoga Day! 🌍 It's amazing to see our ancient practice getting worldwide recognition. Andhra's initiative to involve 5 lakh people is commendable. Hope other states follow suit! #YogaForAll
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the Yoga promotion, I hope the government also focuses on making healthcare accessible to all. Yoga is great, but we need hospitals with proper facilities too. Balance is important.
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Arjun S.
Breaking records is good, but the real achievement would be if people continue Yoga daily, not just for events. The school initiative is a smart move - catch them young! 👏
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Sunita V.
As someone who practices Yoga daily, I can vouch for its benefits! My BP and sugar levels have improved dramatically. More power to Andhra for this mass movement. Hope they maintain quality trainers though.
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Karthik R.
The beach venue sounds amazing! Imagine doing Surya Namaskar with the sunrise over Bay of Bengal...what a experience that would be! 😍 Visakhapatnam is the perfect choice for this event.
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Neha T.
I hope they include all forms of Yoga, not just the physical postures. The spiritual and mental aspects are equally important. Also, accessibility for senior citizens should be considered in these mass events.

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