Union Ayush Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal has laid the foundation stone of the Heartfulness International Yoga Academy in Hyderabad, Telangana.
He has also launched the 75 crore Suryanamaskar initiative as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
The academy tries to reach all levels of society through training programmes and these will be overseen by an international team.
The 75 crore Suryanamaskar project has been started as a tribute to the completion of 75 years of India's independence. The project will continue till February 20.
The 75 crores Suryanamaskar challenge aims to create the largest congregational Surya Namaskar event with each participant receiving a certificate upon completion of the 21-day Suryanamaskar challenge.