PM Modi Leads Historic International Yoga Day Event in Visakhapatnam
On International Yoga Day, PM Modi led a 26-km yoga corridor in Visakhapatnam, joined by over 8 lakh participants. With tight security, the event celebrated Andhra's Yogandhra campaign. Modi called yoga a global pause button and announced school curriculum changes and a new university to promote holistic well-being.
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On the occasion of International Yoga Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a landmark celebration in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The event featured a 26-kilometre-long âYoga Corridorâ stretching from RK Beach to Bhogapuram, drawing a massive turnoutâover 3 lakh participants gathered on the beach, while nearly 5 lakh joined across the entire stretch.
To ensure the Prime Ministerâs safety and the smooth conduct of the event, a robust security setup was deployed, including over 10,000 personnel, NSG commandos, 1,200 CCTV cameras, and surveillance drones monitoring the entire 26 km corridor.
Addressing the gathering, PM Modi stated, âYoga is the pause button that humanity needs,â highlighting its relevance in todayâs uncertain world amid global conflicts. He praised the âYogandhraâ campaign led by Nara Lokesh, which trained over 20 million people, and termed the celebration a step toward "Yoga for Humanity 2.0."
In the wake of this successful event, the Andhra Pradesh government announced plans to introduce yoga into the school curriculum starting from Class 9 and to establish a deemed university for yoga studies, aiming to institutionalize wellness and holistic living.