On June 21, 2026,Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced plans for permanent yoga centers in Swarna Grama and Ward Secretariats. At International Yoga Day celebrations in Vijayawada,he said the state's journey to becoming healthy,wealthy,and happy relies on spirituality and yoga practice.
With yoga guru Baba Ramdev at Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation stadium,Naidu laid out his vision for boosting public health through yoga. He suggested appointing district and mandal-level officials to manage yoga programs. An expert committee will standardize yoga protocols. Aim is to make yoga accessible to every household in Andhra Pradesh.
Naidu praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for raising yoga's global profile,putting India in spotlight internationally. He urged public to thank Modi,believing his efforts helped India become 'Vishwa Guru'—a leader guiding world across different fields .
Hundreds,including schoolchildren,government employees,and yoga fans,joined the celebrations. Naidu spoke of blending technology with spirituality,urging collective efforts to build 'Spiritual Andhra Pradesh.'
Chief Minister announced next International Yoga Day celebrations would be in Tirupati,2027 . He recalled state's world record during Yoga Andhra-2025 in Visakhapatnam,with Modi attending.
Beyond yoga,Naidu mentioned the government's push for natural farming,aiming to provide chemical-free food. He said integrating yoga into Sanjeevani project would boost public health initiatives across state. But will it all come together...?
