Telangana Yoga Teacher Inspires Global Mindfulness Movement

In a remarkable display of dedication and passion, Satish Thota, a physical education teacher at Marpadaga Government High School in Telangana's Siddipet district, has made a profound impact on the world through his teachings of yoga. His efforts have earned him international recognition and praise, leading to the establishment of a global mindfulness movement. Satish's journey began with his relentless commitment to teaching yoga to his students on a daily basis. However, his influence extended far beyond the boundaries of his classroom. He organized yoga training camps in Siddipet and provided training to teachers from various schools and the general public as part of the Arogya Siddipet initiative. During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, Satish went above and beyond by conducting online yoga classes for around five hundred NRIs located overseas. His dedication didn't stop there. Satish played a pivotal role in establishing the NRI Vasavi Association, which now boasts a membership of 250 people. Satish's remarkable achievements have earned him the prestigious National Best Technical Official Award by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. This recognition will be conferred upon him during the 37th National Games in Goa. His commitment to promoting yoga as an integral part of daily life led him to establish the Vyasa Maharshi Yoga Society in Siddipet, with the support of Minister Harish Rao. Approximately 50 students trained by Satish have actively participated in state and national-level yoga competitions and other sports events, showcasing the transformative power of yoga. Satish, along with his wife Sandhya, continues to advocate for yoga's inclusion in daily routines, emphasizing its manifold benefits.

Bridging the Digital Divide: Giving Wings to Dreams

Hyderabad-based Noble Educational Empowerment Society (NEES) is working to help underprivileged students compete in an increasingly digital world. The ororganization which is already known for its skill development programs for the youth has started a pilot program on digital literacy and physical education in the Naganur Zilla Parishad High School (ZPHS) under Karimnagar Rural Mandal.  The project's success is due in part to the support of Simson Pharma, who funded the program under their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative. The program has been designed specifically for students in classes 6 to 10 and the group plans to implement it in a government school in Rukmapur under Choppadandi Mandal. NEES has bigger plans as well, with plans to launch the digital literacy program in another six schools across the district. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a course completion certificate from the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).  This program is another example of how NEES is striving to reach its goal of 'each one, help one', which is to reduce school dropouts and improve literacy levels for financially impoverished families. To date, NEES has trained 16,588 candidates, with 11,638 receiving placement assistance.  It is commendable that the Noble Educational Empowerment Society is working to bridge the digital gap between better-off and underprivileged students. With the help of the right resources and support, they are striving to make a difference and improve the lives of those who need it most.