Yoga made must in Andhra Pradesh schools

Hyderabad: The AP government has decided to  introduce yoga and meditation in schools and junior colleges.

A GO was issued by the school education department according to which the programme will be implemented in all schools and junior colleges under the government, aided and unaided private institutions from Classes 6 to Intermediate II year.

Educational institutions were told to form a committee to look after teaching of yoga and meditation and performance of students. The committee will comprise the headmaster or principal, physical education teacher and a member from the parent-teacher association, among others.