Published Jun 14, 2025 | 8:54 PM ⚊ Updated Jun 14, 2025 | 8:54 PM
Yoga Andhra event
Synopsis: Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan fulfilled his promise of ₹25 lakh aid to martyr Murali Nayak’s family, honoring his sacrifice. Meanwhile, NAC-AP won the Gold Award for Best Skill Development Initiative in Construction at the ISDA Infracon Awards 2025, further cementing its leadership in vocational training and infrastructure skill development across Andhra Pradesh
Against the serene backdrop of the Godavari River, the historic Goshpada Kshetra in Kovvur transformed into a hub of wellness and spiritual energy on Saturday. As part of a build-up to International Yoga Day on June 21, the district hosted a vibrant “Yoga Andhra” event, drawing hundreds to an early morning session filled with yogic discipline and natural beauty.
District Collector P. Prasanthi, who led the initiative, emphasised the importance of integrating yoga into daily life. “Over 7.6 lakh people have registered for Yoga Andhra in East Godavari — a sign of growing awareness,” she noted. A district-level celebration is scheduled at Bridge Lanka, mid-river, on Sunday.
Yoga Guru Saroja from Art of Living guided participants through asanas, while the Brahmakumaris led Raja Yoga meditation. A striking highlight was the collective “Vrikshasana” — forming a human garland in tree pose.
MLA Muppidi Venkateswara Rao urged citizens to adopt yoga to combat lifestyle ailments and drew inspiration from leaders like PM Modi and CM Chandrababu Naidu.
Officials, students, Vedic scholars, and citizens came together, reinforcing yoga’s power to unite, heal, and inspire.
In a heartfelt gesture honouring the ultimate sacrifice of a brave soldier, Deputy Chief Minister Sri Pawan Kalyan fulfilled his promise of Rs. 25 lakh financial aid to the family of martyr Sri Murali Nayak, who was killed in action during Operation Sindoor. The cheque was formally handed over on Saturday morning to Nayak’s parents by Tirupati MLA Sri Arani Srinivasulu and Palakonda MLA Sri Nimmaka Jayakrishna Kalli in the Sri Sathya Sai district.
The solemn event saw participation from Ahuda Chairman Sri T.C. Varun, Jana Sena Party State General Secretary Sri Chilakam Madhusudhan Reddy, former Minister Sri Palle Raghunatha Reddy, and party leaders Sri Patti Chandrasekhar and Sri Kayagoorala Lakshmipathi, among others. The gathering echoed with respect and pride, reaffirming the government’s commitment to the families of fallen heroes.
The National Academy of Construction, Andhra Pradesh (NAC-AP), has won the prestigious Gold Award for Best Skill Development Initiative in the Construction Sector at the ISDA Infracon National Awards 2025. Held on June 14 at Le Meridien, New Delhi, the event was hosted by the Infrastructure Skill Development Academy (ISDA).
Sri K Dinesh Kumar, Additional Director General of NAC-AP, received the award from Union Minister of State Harsh Malhotra. The award recognizes NAC-AP’s impactful vocational training programs aligned with the evolving demands of India’s construction industry.
This national honour adds to a series of recent accolades, including the Partners in Progress Trophy from CIDC and recognition from the Water Management and Plumbing Skill Council, New Delhi.
Together, these achievements reaffirm NAC-AP’s role as a frontrunner in infrastructure skill development and its commitment to excellence, innovation, and workforce empowerment.
