Govt rolls out Yogandhra campaign with mass yoga, awareness activities

AS part of the month-long 'Yogandhra' campaign, the Health Department has charted plans to create awareness about the benefits of yoga through demonstrations, competitions, and training sessions across the State from May 21 to June 21.

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Disclosing the programme schedule in a press release on Sunday, Special Chief Secretary (Health, Medical and Family Welfare) MT Krishna Babu said that the State government would train 2,600 master trainers and 1.25 lakh local trainers to cover 70 lakh people.

The district administrations will also conduct competitions from village to state level in junior (10-18 years), young (19-35), and senior (35+) categories. Events include asanas, pranayama, yoga songs, painting, dance, quiz, drama, essays, and photography. A massive awareness campaign, including a door-to-door drive and rally on May 27, is also on cards. The programmes, which will be organised at prominent tourist and heritage sites across the State, involve yoga instructors, volunteers, and the public.