*Ongole, Andhra Pradesh | August 19, 2026:* EBG Group, a fast-growing, diversified business group with interests spanning multiple sectors, today marked the commencement of work on a new model of wellness-led living in Ongole with the Bhoomi Puja for an integrated development spanning over 55 acres at Sai Vishnu Chaturvatika. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder of The Art of Living, laid the foundation stone for a destination that brings together Carlton Wellness Retreat, the Sri Sri Panchakarma & Tattva Centre, and Sri Sri Ravishankar Vidya Mandir within a single ecosystem.
Envisioned as an ecosystem where living, healing and learning come together, the development will bring wellness-led hospitality, Ayurveda, holistic education and nature-based living into one destination. Carlton Wellness Retreat will be developed by EBG Realty, while the Sri Sri Panchakarma & Tattva Centre and Sri Sri Ravishankar Vidya Mandir will be developed by The Art of Living, with all three designed to function as interconnected elements of the larger development. The ceremony was attended by key dignitaries including Dr. Irfan Khan, Founder & CEO, EBG Group; Suresh Goyal, Group President, EBG Group; and Hari Kiran, Co-founder, EBG Group.
*Speaking after the ceremony, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said*, _“The development in Ongole is bringing together wellness, education and a deeper sense of community in one place. True wellbeing is not just about keeping the body healthy; it is about taking care of the body, breath, mind, intellect, memory and ego. Yoga and Ayurveda can help keep the body free from disease, while breathing practices like pranayama and Sudarshan Kriya can help make the breath calm and steady. Meditation can help free the mind from stress, while knowledge can help free the intellect from limitations and prejudice. When all these aspects are cared for together, we move towards a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.”_
*Commenting on the development, Dr. Irfan Khan, Founder & CEO, EBG Group, said*, _“Choosing wellness-led real estate is a conscious decision to shift from passive living to active wellbeing, where clean air, natural light, holistic healing, and community are seamlessly integrated into daily life. At EBG Group, our 55-acre development in Ongole bridges sustainable engineering with conscious living, incorporating low-carbon practices, climate-responsive design, and native landscaping to ensure a reduced carbon footprint. This initiative directly aligns with Honorable Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu’s visionary ambition to transform Andhra Pradesh into a global destination for wellness, spiritual economic growth, and happiness.”_
Further, *Suresh Goyal, Group President, EBG Group* noted that the heart of the development will be Carlton Wellness Retreat, which is being developed by EBG Realty with a proposed investment of ₹45 crore. The retreat spans approximately 105,139 sq ft, comprising 36 plots and 35 two-bedroom villas. The villas will form the core of the retreat, creating a low-density setting for wellness-led living amid landscaped surroundings. The retreat is envisioned as a premium hospitality destination where accommodation, nature and wellbeing come together within the larger ecosystem.
The Sri Sri Panchakarma & Tattva Centre will form the Ayurveda and holistic wellness component of the development. The centre will offer physician-guided Panchakarma, rejuvenation and preventive wellness programmes. It is being conceptualised to support both shorter wellness programmes and more immersive residential Ayurveda and Panchakarma experiences. Its integration within the larger development will allow Ayurveda and holistic wellness to complement the hospitality, nature and community environment.
Meanwhile, Sri Sri Ravishankar Vidya Mandir will bring a holistic approach to education in Ongole. The school will complement academic development with values, culture, character building, physical wellbeing, creativity, yoga, meditation, environmental awareness and a connection with nature. Situated within the larger development, the school is designed to allow greenery, outdoor experiences, sustainability and community engagement to complement conventional classroom learning.
The Ongole development reflects EBG Group’s vision of creating wellness-led destinations that integrate hospitality, traditional wellness practices, education, nature and community. The development also seeks to demonstrate how Tier-2 cities can leverage their natural and cultural strengths to develop new models of destination-led growth and create environments centred on wellbeing and quality of life.
