Tue Jun 17 17:52:20 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Visakhapatnam Gears Up for Massive International Yoga Day Celebration, Aiming for World Record**

Visakhapatnam, India – June 17, 2025 – Visakhapatnam is abuzz with preparations for the International Yoga Day celebrations on June 21st, with organizers aiming to break the world record for yoga participation. The city’s Beach Road, stretching from R.K. Beach to Bheemunipatnam, is undergoing a significant makeover to accommodate an expected turnout of nearly five lakh participants.

The main venue, located between Kali Matha Temple and The Park Hotel, is receiving special attention as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside Union Ministers, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan, and other dignitaries, are scheduled to attend.

Authorities are setting up 326 compartments along the stretch, each capable of holding 1,000 to 1,300 participants. Each compartment will be equipped with a stage for instructors and LED screens.

Security is a top priority, with Home Minister V. Anitha announcing the installation of 2,000 CCTV cameras and close coordination with the Prime Minister’s security team. Measures are also being taken to address potential wildlife concerns, including snake intrusion, with spraying operations and the deployment of 50 snake catchers.

Healthcare facilities are being ramped up with medical camps every kilometer, 200 ambulances, and three 10-bed hospitals along the beach road. Recognizing the large number of women expected to participate, each compartment will have 10 bio-toilets.

Tribal students from the ASR district, known for their record-breaking 108 Surya Namaskars, will also be showcasing their yoga skills at Andhra University Engineering College grounds.

Organizers are aiming to surpass the existing world record of 1.5 lakh participants set in Surat, with the presence of the Prime Minister adding significance to the Visakhapatnam event.

To manage the large crowds, 75 designated parking spaces have been arranged, and traffic plans are in place to ensure normalcy returns within 30 minutes after the event.

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