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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is preparing for a large-scale celebration of the 11th International Yoga Day, branded “Yogandhra 2025,” in Visakhapatnam and across the state. The event, expected to involve millions, aims to promote health and happiness in Andhra Pradesh. The CM emphasized the unique arrangements, including support services, QR code guidance for participants, and even yoga demonstrations by naval personnel on ships. The initiative was inspired by a suggestion from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The state has organized yoga activities for a month in preparation for the event. The CM urges students to make yoga a habit for a healthy lifestyle.

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**Andhra Pradesh Gears Up for Massive “Yogandhra 2025” Celebration**

**Visakhapatnam, India – June 16, 2025** – Andhra Pradesh is preparing to host what Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is calling the “biggest and grandest” International Yoga Day celebration in the state’s history. Branded “Yogandhra 2025,” the event on June 21st is expected to draw a staggering 2.17 crore (21.7 million) participants across the state, with an estimated 5 lakh (500,000) gathering in Visakhapatnam alone.

During a review of arrangements today, Chief Minister Naidu declared the celebration a “game changer” for public health, aiming to create a “prosperous, healthy, and happy” Andhra Pradesh.

The event, sparked by a suggestion from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will feature a unique setup. Organizers promise comprehensive services, including readily available restrooms, drinking water, and medical assistance, as well as yoga mats for all participants. QR codes will guide participants to designated locations, with support staff on hand to assist.

Adding a unique element, naval personnel will perform yoga on 11 ships anchored off the Visakhapatnam coast. A mock drill is also being considered for June 20th.

“Prime Minister Modi specifically shared his idea with me, and I accepted without hesitation,” said Chief Minister Naidu. “We will organize the event on a grand scale.”

In the lead-up to the event, the state has been engaged in a month-long series of yoga-related activities under the “Yogandhra” theme. Chief Minister Naidu is also encouraging students to adopt yoga as a habit from Class 9, emphasizing its importance in today’s technology-driven and often sedentary lifestyles.

The Visakhapatnam Yoga Day declaration will be announced during the Yogandhra 2025 event. The event will be held in 1 Lakh locations across the state, and alternative venue are being arranged in case of rain. The event will be held on AU Engineering College Grounds in Visakhapatnam.

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