Adikavi Nannaya University (AKNU-Rajamahendravaram) Vice-chancellor Prof. K. Padmaraju, on Tuesday, said that the Union Ministry of Education has granted ₹20 crore for AKNU under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA). The grant is meant for the infrastructure development in the educational and research institutes. In Andhra Pradesh, three universities including AKNU get the aid under the PM-USHA scheme.
Addressing the gathering after attending an online address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the PM-USHA scheme, Prof. Padmaraju said, “A Centre for Advanced Learning and Research, and Digital Resource Centres will be set up with a fund of ₹10 crore to be received under the PM-USHA.” Rajamahendravaram city MP Margani Bharat was also present.
“The PM-USHA grant will also be used to renovate the existing academic buildings and construction of new classrooms. A special initiative will also be taken to introduce new courses in the field of food science and technology, geo-informatics and aquaculture,” said Prof. Padmaraju. Prof. Padmaraju reminded that the indoor stadium and swimming pool works were under progress in the university campus.
