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India Gears Up for Record-Breaking Yoga Day in Visakhapatnam

Organizers aim to set a new Guinness World Record with over 5 lakh participants including Prime Minister Narendra Modi practicing yoga along RK Beach.

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The parks will include facilities such as trained yoga instructors, open gyms, resting spaces, clean drinking water, and adequate lighting. (FOR REPRESENTATION)
Bengaluru and Mysuru are both set to see major events this International Yoga Day, with thousands expected to attend. (Representational Image)

Overview

  • The main event will span a 26.5 km stretch from R.K. Beach to Bheemunipatnam divided into 326 compartments to host around 5 lakh practitioners.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and other dignitaries as the state attempts the largest synchronized yoga gathering.
  • Security measures include deployment of 9,000 police personnel, 30 dog squads and surveillance from 2,000 CCTV cameras under a designated Red Zone.
  • Organizers have prepared backup venues at Andhra University grounds and rooftop facilities to ensure the session proceeds smoothly in case of rain.
  • The month-long Yogandhra campaign has attracted 2.17 crore registrations across Andhra Pradesh and involves over 1,200 student trainers and international participants under the ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’ theme.