Practice yoga daily to lead a health life, says Hindupur Collector
He was speaking at the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations held at MGM Grounds in Hindupur of Sri Sathya Sai district on Saturday (June 21). The Collector said that yoga reflected the country's cultural heritage and served as a guide for healthy living.
Superintendent of Police V. Ratna, Joint Collector Abhishek Kumar, and a large number of students, officials, and the public took part in the event.
The district celebrated Yogandhra-2025 from May 21 to June 21 with yoga sessions across Dharamavaram, Kadiri, Penukonda, and Lepakshi.
Later, the Collector and SP presented certificates and mementos to the winners of the yoga competitions.
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