Andhra to host 25,000-strong Yoga Day event on Krishna bypass road
Synopsis
Andhra Pradesh is turning International Yoga Day into a state-scale spectacle. CM Chandrababu Naidu wants 25,000 on the Krishna bypass road, 1 crore across the state, and yoga embedded into schools, tourism circuits and police ranks — a wellness push backed by a ₹10 crore budget and the Swarna Andhra 2047 framing.
Key Takeaways
CM Chandrababu Naidu announced a 25,000-strong Yoga Day event on the Krishna River West bypass road in Amaravati on 21 June 2026 .
The Yoga Andhra 2026 campaign will run from 7 to 20 June , targeting 1 crore participants .
State government has allocated ₹10 crore for the campaign across infrastructure, publicity and events.
Yoga Andhra 2025 in Visakhapatnam recorded 2.44 crore registrations , 2 Guinness World Records and 21 World Book of Records entries.
Long-term goals under Swarna Andhra 2047 : 10 lakh certified practitioners and 2.5 lakh trainers .
Yoga events planned at 56 tourist destinations , including Undavalli Caves and Srisailam .
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday announced that more than 25,000 people will take part in a mass yoga gathering on the Krishna River West bypass road in Amaravati on 21 June 2026 to mark International Yoga Day. The flagship event will anchor the state-wide Yoga Andhra 2026 campaign, scheduled from 7 to 20 June, with a target of engaging 1 crore people in yoga activities this year.
What the campaign covers
Each district headquarters will host its own yoga programme, with district-specific themes designed to bring in diverse groups — police personnel in NTR district and farmers in Konaseema district, among others. The government will also organise special sessions at 56 tourist destinations, including the Undavalli Caves and Srisailam, to push a yoga-tourism overlay.
What the Chief Minister said
Naidu described yoga as 'India's invaluable gift to the world' and one of the most effective responses to stress, anxiety and lifestyle disorders. ‘Yoga is a comprehensive wellness practice that promotes physical fitness, mental peace and spiritual growth,' he told reporters. He added that the government wants yoga embedded in schools and colleges so that 'healthy habits can be developed from an early age.'
Building on last year's numbers
The Chief Minister cited the 2025 edition, held in Visakhapatnam in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which he said earned two Guinness World Records, 21 World Book of Records entries and a Skoch award. According to the state, 2.44 crore people registered for Yoga Andhra 2025, certificates were issued to 1.91 crore participants, and activities were conducted at 1.33 lakh venues with 1.53 lakh trainers.
Budget and long-term targets
The state has earmarked ₹10 crore for Yoga Andhra 2026 across infrastructure, publicity and event management. Under the Swarna Andhra 2047 Vision, the government aims to train 10 lakh certified practitioners, expand the trainer network to 2.5 lakh instructors and bring 1 crore people into regular yoga practice. Wellness expert Dr Manthena Satyanarayana Raju is reportedly guiding the campaign, with over 168 instructional videos developed for outreach.
How citizens can join
Naidu launched the Yoga Andhra Portal at yogandhra.ap.gov.in as the central hub for registrations, schedules and instructional content. Residents can also access yoga material by sending a 'Hi' to WhatsApp number 81424 04888. The Chief Minister appealed to social media influencers, television channels and cable networks to support the awareness drive voluntarily, signalling that the push will continue beyond 21 June.
Point of View
The TDP-led government is staking a wellness identity that maps neatly onto the Centre's soft-power push around yoga. The harder question is conversion: 2.44 crore registered in 2025, but registration is not retention, and the state has yet to publish data on how many of those participants sustained a daily practice. A ₹10 crore budget signals intent, not scale — and without measurable health outcomes, the records risk becoming the story rather than the result.
NationPress
20 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Andhra Pradesh International Yoga Day 2026 event?
The flagship event will be held on 21 June 2026 on the Krishna River West bypass road in Amaravati, with more than 25,000 expected participants. It anchors the state-wide Yoga Andhra 2026 campaign running from 7 to 20 June.
What is the Yoga Andhra 2026 campaign?
Yoga Andhra 2026 is a 14-day state-wide drive aiming to engage 1 crore people in yoga activities, with district-specific themes and sessions targeting groups such as police personnel and farmers. The state has allocated ₹10 crore for infrastructure, publicity and event management.
How did Andhra Pradesh perform in Yoga Andhra 2025?
According to the state government, 2.44 crore people registered for Yoga Andhra 2025 and certificates were issued to 1.91 crore participants. The Visakhapatnam event, attended by PM Narendra Modi, earned two Guinness World Records, 21 World Book of Records entries and a Skoch award.
How can citizens register for Yoga Andhra 2026?
Citizens can register and access schedules and instructional videos through the Yoga Andhra Portal at yogandhra.ap.gov.in. Yoga content is also available by sending a 'Hi' message to WhatsApp number 81424 04888.
What are the long-term yoga targets under Swarna Andhra 2047?
The state aims to train 10 lakh certified yoga practitioners, expand the trainer network to 2.5 lakh instructors and bring 1 crore people into regular yoga practice. Yoga is being positioned as a core pillar of the Swarna Andhra 2047 public-health roadmap.
