IYD: 5L people to perform yoga at single location in Vizag; Naidu reviews arrangements

Visakhapatnam: Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the arrangements for the International Yoga Day celebrations to be held on June 21 at RK Beach, Visakhapatnam.

Later, he held a review meeting with officials and public representatives. Naidu stated that all arrangements are in place for the International Yoga Day celebrations to be held on June 21 at RK Beach, Visakhapatnam. He noted that Visakhapatnam is set to host this grand event, with 5 lakh people performing yoga together at a single location.

The CM inspected the arrangements at the main stage being prepared for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on RK Beach Road and gave several suggestions to the officials. He also visited the Andhra University College Ground to assess preparations there. A review meeting was later held at Novotel with officials, alliance public representatives, and leaders, followed by an interaction with the media.

We will announce a declaration:

“This is the largest and most significant event I’ve overseen so far. Yoga will be a game-changer in the health sector. We are considering a mock event on June 20. We will announce the Visakhapatnam Yoga Day Declaration, which will detail what the central and state governments can do,” said Naidu.

Aiming for a Guinness World Record:

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi identified Visakhapatnam as an ideal venue for the 11th International Yoga Day and expressed confidence in our ability to organize it successfully. PM Modi has worked to popularize yoga globally. On the 21st, arrangements are being made from RK Beach to Bhogapuram for public participation. On the 21st, yoga events will be held at 1 lakh locations across Andhra Pradesh, with 2 crore people participating. Already, 2.17 crore people have registered. We will issue certificates to 25 lakh participants. We’re attempting a Guinness World Record – and we will achieve it," said Naidu.

Yoga demonstrations will be held on 11 Navy ships. The state is arranging yoga mats for 3.5 lakh people. T-shirts will be distributed to 5 lakh participants.