CM Naidu announces ₹500 crore to make Andhra University a global brand
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Naidu announced ₹500 crore to elevate Andhra University to global standards during its centenary celebrations. Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan praised the university's legacy and its role in shaping national contributors. He highlighted the state's growing investment appeal and Visakhapatnam's potential as an IT and digital hub. The event celebrated a century of academic excellence under the theme 'Century of Excellence… Paving Path to the Future.'
- ▪Chief Minister Naidu announced ₹500 crore for Andhra University to become a global institution.
- ▪The centenary celebrations were held under the theme 'Century of Excellence… Paving Path to the Future.'
- ▪Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan described Andhra University as a 'melting pot of ideas' fostering national development.
- ▪Radhakrishnan emphasized Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s enduring educational vision shaping intellect and character.
- ▪Andhra Pradesh is emerging as an investment destination with Visakhapatnam set to become a hub for data centres and IT infrastructure.
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The Centenary Celebrations of Andhra University (1926–2026), themed “Century of Excellence… Paving Path to the Future,” were held at the College of Engineering grounds on Monday. Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, the chief guest, described the university as “a melting pot of ideas” that had nurtured generations who contributed to the nation. Recalling the legacy of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, he said, “The philosopher-statesman’s vision of education continues to shape both intellect and character.” He noted that Andhra Pradesh was emerging as a preferred destination for investment, with Visakhapatnam poised to become a hub for data centres, information technology and digital infrastructure.
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