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NDTV
3 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
PM To Participate In Yoga Day Event At Visakhapatnam, Mega Prep Underway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the International Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam on Saturday and the Andhra Pradesh government is pulling out all stops to ensure that the event is a grand one. The celebration is being billed as one of the world's largest yoga gatherings, with a goal of setting multiple records, including one recognised by Guinness World Records. After months of preparations and dozens of meetings, thousands of yoga-related events have been held to build momentum for the event and celebrate the discipline that has become one of the biggest markers of India's soft power, helping millions bring equilibrium between the physical, mental and spiritual worlds. Saturday's event will be held between 6 and 8 am along a 26-kilometre stretch from Ramakrishna Beach in Visakhapatnam to Bhogapuram, where about five lakh people are expected to perform yoga simultaneously. Officials said 326 designated sections will have about 1,000 participants each. Over 3,000 buses will be deployed to bring yoga participants to the event site. Massive security arrangements have been made, with more than 10,000 police personnel deployed. Surveillance will be maintained through 1,200 CCTV cameras and drone monitoring along the entire route. A state-of-the-art control room has also been set up to coordinate the event's security, especially in light of the Prime Minister's presence. Statewide Commitment Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the goal is not only to make a mark globally but to inspire a statewide commitment to yoga. To this end, the state plans to include yoga in its school curriculum from Class 9 and even start a deemed university dedicated to the practice. Mr Naidu has called for the adoption of a formal declaration on Yoga Day, promoting the discipline as a daily lifestyle practice and encouraging long-term public engagement with it. Apart from the estimated five lakh people in Visakhapatnam, participants from 8 lakh locations across India and abroad are expected to be involved in the larger celebration. Registrations for the event have surged to over 2.39 crore, surpassing the initial target of 2 crore. Among the standout efforts will be a special yoga demonstration by 25,000 tribal students performing 'Surya Namaskar' continuously for 108 minutes at the Andhra University campus in a bid to achieve global records for the largest group and most simultaneous participants performing the ancient sequence. The authorities will also distribute 3.32 lakh t-shirts and 5 lakh yoga mats. Over 1.3 lakh yoga venues have been identified statewide, with backup arrangements in Visakhapatnam for 30,000 people in case of contingencies. The state has also run a month-long awareness drive under the banner 'Yogandhra'. There were 15,000 yoga competitions held from the village to the state level.
News18
4 hours ago
- Business
- News18
Cognizant Gets Land For Just 99 Paise In Visakhapatnam, To Set Up Rs 1,582-Crore IT Campus: Report
Last Updated: IT company Cognizant is reportedly set to invest Rs 1,582 crore in a new IT campus in Vazag, which is expected to generate 8,000 jobs over the next eight years. In a move to woo tech investment, the Andhra Pradesh government is allotting land to IT giant Cognizant Technology Solutions for just 99 paisa to set up a major campus in Visakhapatnam, according to a report by Moneycontrol citing sources. It said the company is set to invest Rs 1,582 crore to establish the new IT campus in the city. The nominal land rate, just under one rupee, underscores the state's aggressive push to transform Visakhapatnam into a full-fledged IT and innovation hub. Cognizant is set to invest Rs 1,582 crore in the project, which is expected to generate 8,000 jobs over the next eight years, according to the report. 'Cognizant has sought 21.31 acres of land at Kapulauppada under the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA), and the state government would allot the land for a nominal rate of just 99 paisa," one of the sources told Moneycontrol. Cognizant has set March 2029 as the target date for commencing commercial operations from the facility, as per the report. The development aligns with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's vision of positioning Visakhapatnam as the economic capital of Andhra Pradesh. Naidu has repeatedly emphasised the city's potential to emerge as a digital powerhouse. Earlier this year, Andhra's IT and Human Resources Minister Nara Lokesh had hinted at Cognizant's likely entry into the state. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Lokesh met with Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S, urging the company to consider expanding into tier-2 cities like Visakhapatnam. In April, the Andhra Pradesh government also allotted 21 acres of land to India's largest IT services company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for 99 paise. In April, the state's minister of technology Nara Lokesh told CNBC-TV18 that he aims to make Vishakapatnam a new hub for IT investments. 'I keep joking and telling people that if Goa were to marry Bangalore and have a child, that could be Visakhapatnam. We have it all, and we believe that this could be the trigger for larger investments coming to Visakhapatnam," he said during the interview. First Published:
India.com
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
International Yoga Day 2025: 3 Lakh People To Stretch Together With PM Modi, India Gears Up For 11th Yoga Day Celebrations
International Yoga Day 2025 LIVE Updates: Yoga isn't just a solo stretch anymore, it's becoming a national spectacle. Yoga Sangam 2025, a grand initiative by the Ministry of Ayush, is all set to redefine the 11th International Day of Yoga. With over one lakh venues and millions expected to join in, this celebration of breath, body, and unity is about to go down in history. The biggest highlight? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take center stage on June 21 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, where a massive 26-km corridor stretching from RK Beach to Bhogapuram is being prepped to host over 3 lakh yoga enthusiasts, together, aiming to set world records, including one with Guinness. Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is leaving no stone unturned, mobilising lakhs more across the state for synchronised yoga sessions in what promises to be the largest collective practice ever seen. But the movement isn't confined to AP. From rooftops to riversides, schoolyards to office lobbies, India will be breathing as one. Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that, for the first time, the city will host large-scale events across 11 zones. She herself will lead a session by the Yamuna, urging citizens to reconnect with India's cultural roots. Already, over 50,000 organisations, ranging from schools and corporates to NGOs and artishttps:// are on board. And this isn't just about yoga poses. From planting saplings post-session to painting themed posters, this celebration encourages creativity and community action, turning International Yoga Day into a movement of mindful, mass participation. Stay Tuned To Zee News For Latest Updates...
India Today
6 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
Chandrababu Naidu clears Rs 28,546 crore projects, to create 30,000 jobs in state
In a boost to industrial development, the Andhra Pradesh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, approved investment proposals worth Rs 28,546 crore at the 7th meeting of the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB). The 19 approved projects are expected to generate over 30,000 jobs across the this round of approvals, the cumulative investments sanctioned under the Naidu-led government have now reached Rs 5.34 lakh crore, with an estimated 4.73 lakh job opportunities created across all seven SIPB meetings held so The cleared proposals span key sectors including information technology, renewable energy, manufacturing, and hospitality. Notable names among the investors include Cognizant, Adani Energy, Raymond, and Reliance, among others, signaling strong industry confidence in Andhra Pradesh's growth the major investments, Cognizant is set to establish a state-of-the-art IT campus in Visakhapatnam with a Rs 1,582 crore investment that will create 8,000 jobs. Raymond's Rs 1,202 crore proposal will lead to 6,571 jobs, following earlier discussions between IT Minister Nara Lokesh and Raymond Chairman Gautam Hari Singhania. The Adani Group has committed over Rs 18,900 crore in green and hydropower projects across Kadapa and other districts, while Reliance Consumer Products will invest Rs 1,622 crore in Orvakal, generating 1,200 projects cleared include ventures in logistics, agro-processing, precision manufacturing, and luxury hospitality, with investments spread across regions like Anantapur, Chittoor, Tirupati, Amaravati, East Godavari, and Sri Sathya Sai district. advertisementChairing the meeting, Chief Minister Naidu emphasised the importance of balanced regional development and youth empowerment, stating that locals should be the primary beneficiaries of the jobs being stressed that skill development must be treated as a core policy objective, aligning with the government's broader vision for inclusive economic growth. The swift pace of investment approvals is seen as a result of targeted outreach efforts led by IT Minister Nara Lokesh, who has been actively engaging with industry leaders to position Andhra Pradesh as a top destination for by Leju Joy. R IN THIS STORY#Andhra Pradesh
Deccan Herald
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
PM Narendra Modi to participate in massive International Yoga Day in Andhra Pradesh on June 21
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has said the event, scheduled from 6:30 am to 8:00 am, will be organised in such a way to get recognition and set records, including a Guinness World Record.
