Government employees asked to practice yoga to relieve stress
The Collector participated in the Yogandhra programme, along with Andhra Pradesh Non-Gazetted Officers Association (APNGOA) JAC leaders and members, at BRTS Road, here on Sunday. 'Government employees should do yoga and meditation to maintain physical fitness, implement the schemes perfectly and render justice to the beneficiaries,' Mr. Lakshmisha said.
APNGO State general secretary A. Vidya Sagar said that yoga and meditation display India's culture and are followed by many countries across the world. He thanked the Ayush, Medical and Health, Revenue and other department officials for organising the programme.
APNGO leaders D. Satyanarayana, V.V. Prasad, P. Ramesh, C.V.R. Prasad and others participated.
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