Huge no. of plant sapling Done by AM Green Ammonia Associates under the guidance of Shri K. Gangadhar Rao Sir & Dr. V .Sunny John Sir under Swatch Andhra program for the month of June on third Saturday 2025 Co- ordinated by Shri Umamaheshwar Rao and Shri LVV Rao sir along with EHSQ team , SH, HOD and associates of plant premises.
Swarna Andhra & Swachha Andhra Yoga Day on 21st June (3rd Saturday)
Tree Plantation Drives
“Green Yoga” campaign: Sapling per participant initiative
International Yoga Day 2025 Swarna Andhra & Swachha Andhra Day Celebrated Together on June 21
The Government of Andhra Pradesh, under the Swarna Andhra – Swachha Andhra initiative, observed International Yoga Day 2025 on June 21 (3rd Saturday), aligning it with the monthly Swarna Andhra & Swachha Andhra as per Lr.No.SAC/MD/SASA/2025-26/ Dt . 18.06.2025 by SWACHHA Andhra Corporation, Andhrapradesh.
Swarna Andhra & Swachha Andhra Yoga Day on 21st June (3rd Saturday)
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International Yoga Day 2025 Swarna Andhra & Swachha Andhra Day to Be Celebrated Together on June 21
The Government of Andhra Pradesh, under the Swarna Andhra – Swachha Andhra initiative, will observe International Yoga Day 2025 on June 21 (3rd Saturday), aligning it with the monthly Swarna Andhra & Swachha Andhra as per Lr.No.SAC/MD/SASA/2025-26/ Dt . 18.06.2025 by SWACHHA Andhra Corporation, Andhrapradesh.
Swarna Andhra & Swachha Andhra Yoga Day on 21st June (3rd Saturday)
Swarna Andhra & Swachha Andhra Yoga Day on 21st June (3rd Saturday)
As per Government Orders, every third Saturday is designated as Swachha Andhra Day to promote cleanliness, purity of thought, and community hygiene. This year, the day coincides with International Yoga Day, emphasizing the shared vision of cleanliness, mental well-being, and physical health.
The main Yoga Day celebrations will be held in Visakhapatnam, with the Hon’ble Prime Minister expected to participate.
This special occasion highlights the core message:
🧘♂️ Yoga begins with purity—of body, mind, and surroundings.
🧹 Swachh Andhra starts with self and society.
All citizens, officials, and institutions are encouraged to participate actively and promote personal and community hygiene, in line with the goals of Swachh Andhra Swarna Andhra.
Some of the suggestive activities for the event day promoting yoga and aligning with SASA are:
1. Mass Yoga Sessions (6:30 AM – 8:30 AM)
At district HQs, Mandals, Wards and Villages
Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) to be followed at all venues
Participation by Public, SHGs, Students, Officials, Youth, NGOs and all walls of
2. Swachhata & Clean Venue Campaigns
Clean-up drives at Yoga venues prior and after
Keeping the shared spaces and office desks
Participation of sanitation workers, SHGs, and
3. Tree Plantation Drives
“Green Yoga” campaign: 1 Sapling per participant initiative
Plantation at Schools, Secretariats, Parks & Offices
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4. Awareness Rallies & Thematic Performances
Morning rallies with yoga slogans and eco-awareness messages
Skits/songs/performances post Yoga sessions on Health and Hygiene
5. SASA Pledge Ceremony
A thought cleansing pledge involving employees and all citizens to
Speak
Act
Maintain physical and mental
Promote Swachh Bharat values at work and home
6. Art Competitions:
Competitions in Schools/Colleges on creating posters relating Yoga and
Drawing
7. Talks & Film Screenings
Invite guest speakers to talk on:
“Yoga as a tool for inner cleanliness.”
“Gandhian Values: Cleanliness is next to ”
Show short films on:
SASA Swachh Andhra achievements
8. IYD – Zero Waste Day:
Make all the events completely eco-friendly:
No
Cloth
Organic
Reusable bottles, cups, plates
9. Digital Campaign
All participants are encouraged to upload photos/videos of yoga participation on the official portal and social media with hashtags:
#Yogandhra2025
#SwarnaAndhraSwachhaAndhra
10. Monitoring & Reporting:
The participation shall be captured in the SASA App by the concerned Departments which shall be monitored by the District Nodal Officer of the Concerned The District Collector shall monitor the progress updation in the App through the District Command Control Centre.
In this regard, all the District Collectors are requested to observe International Yoga Day on 21st June 2025 (Third Saturday of June) as per the Yogandhra Operational Guidelines and conduct activities across the district aligning with the Swarna Andhra – Swachha Andhra program.
For the Swachh Andhra program in June, with the "Neeru-Meeru" (Water and You) theme, the focus is on water conservation and responsible waste management. Some slogans could highlight water conservation, proper disposal of waste, and the benefits of a clean environment.
MONTH &THEME
June, 2025“NEERU -MEERU”
Concept communication: Role of citizens in
making AP Water
ACTIVITY
1. Cleaning existing water harvesting structures in all buildings & open spaces
2. Creating/constructing new harvesting structures,. wherever Required.
3. Awareness campaigns on preventing water wastage and waste water recovery – grey
and black for nondrinking purposes
4. Campaigns for Conserving water at all levels, individual, family, business, commercial and mainly agriculture.
5. Creating water scorecard for monitoring.
Outcomes
State aims to become water positive (Available– usage)
• Improves water table by reducing pressure on ground water.
• Prevent digging more and deeper bore-wells.
-Waste water recycling and reuse
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