Yoga Day Celebration in Visakhapatnam Sets Guinness World Record

Union Minister Piyush Goyal took part in an impressive yoga event in Mumbai, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his international outreach as part of the 11th International Yoga Day's theme, 'One Earth, One Health.' Goyal highlighted the Prime Minister's commitment to global wellness beyond India's borders.

The minister noted that Yoga is accessible to all, requiring no funds or instructors, emphasizing its origins as a preventive health practice discovered by ancestors. He recalled the United Nations' endorsement of International Yoga Day a decade ago, which now sees massive global participation.

On June 21, Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh shattered records, hosting the largest-ever yoga gathering. About 3 lakh participants stretched over a 28-kilometer area from RK Beach to Bheemili, marking the event in the Guinness World Records. The session was part of the nationwide 'Yoga Sangam' initiative, led by Prime Minister Modi.

The Ministry of AYUSH celebrated this historic moment, noting the involvement of the Prime Minister, Andhra Pradesh Governor Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, along with other national and state leaders. This marked a significant day for India's global wellness leadership.

(With inputs from agencies.)