Vol. XIII : No. 3 ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION

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Vol. XIII : No. 3 ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2011
ACADEMIC EXHIBITION
ANU hosted the second annual Academic Exhibition during 16-17 December 2011 on the campus. There
was an enthusiastic response from the university departments and affiliated colleges which vied with one other
to put up exhibits. All the stalls were arranged in one place in the Central Block of ANU College of Engineering
& Technology. The creativity and innovativeness of the young minds came to the fore in the crafting of their
exhibits.
The Academic Exhibition was inaugurated by Prof. I.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor of Dr. NTR University of
Health Sciences, Vijayawada on 16-12-2011. ANU Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao presided over the
function. The Guests of Honour included Sri K.S. Lakshmana Rao, M.L.C., the Principals of the ANU Colleges,
and Prof. N. Samuyelu, OSD, while Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Dean, College Development Council, was the
Convener of the event. The exhibition attracted hundreds of visitors, especially students from schools and
colleges.
NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE
Chief Patron : Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor I/c, A.N.U.
Patrons : Prof. G. Prasad, Principal, A.N.U. College of Arts, Commerce and Law
Prof. B. Syam Sundar Principal, A.N.U. College of Sciences
Prof. M.V. Narasimha Sarma, Registrar, A.N.U.
Chief Editor : Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani, Dept. of English, A.N.U.
Editorial Board : Prof. M.V. Ram Kumar Ratnam, Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies; Prof. G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu,
Dept. of Statistics; Prof. M.V.S. Koteswara Rao, Dept. of Political Science & Public Admn.; Dr. R. Siva
Rama Prasad, Dept. of Commerce & Business Admn.; Dr. P.V. Krishna, Dept. of Zoology & Aquaculture;
Dr. B. Karuna, Dept. of English; Dr. K. Sumanth Kumar, Dept. of Zoology; Dr. Saraswathi Raju Iyer, Dept. of
Sociology & Social Work; Dr. S. Murali Mohan, Ambedkar Chair; President , ANUTA; Finance Officer I/c;
President, Vikasa, ANU
E-mail : [email protected]
VICE-CHANCELLOR'S ENGAGEMENTS
Felicitation to Prof. M.V.N.Sarma, relieving him of his
duties as Registrar
9-11-11 Inauguration of National Seminar on “Entrepreneurship
and Small Business Management in India” at Montessori
Mahila Kalasala, Vijayawada
Decennial Celebrations at St.Ann’s College for Women,
Gorantla, Guntur
11-11-11 National Education Day celebrations Meeting of the
Krishna University affiliated colleges at P.B. Siddhartha
College, Vijayawada
14-11-11 Meeting with the Affiliated colleges Principals of Guntur
Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor I/C district at Hindu College, Guntur
15-11-11 Meeting with the Affiliated colleges Principals of
Date Particulars
Prakasam district ANU PG Centre, Ongole
2-10-11 Chief Guest for Gandhi Jayanthi programme at Vavilala
18-11-11 Visited Krishna University, Machilipatnam
Samstha, Guntur
19-11-11 to 21-11-11Meeting at APSCHE, Hyderabad
ZO-NASA Convention by Architecture College
22-11-11 Meeting on Committee constituted to suggest measures
12-10-11 Meeting on Academic Exhibition
for augmentation of Income and regulations of
14-10-11 Inaugural function of orientation programme for Ist Year
expenditure in Committee Room
B.Pharm. students
24-11-11 XI Plan Allocation Committee meeting in Committee
15-10-11 Founders Day celebrations at CSR Sarma College,
Room
Ongole
25-11-11 Inauguration of National seminar on “Emerging Trends
19-10-11 Meeting with Principals of Degree Colleges offering
in Molecular Diagnosis” by the Dept. of Biochemistry
Career Oriented Programmes at First Degree Level
Communal Harmony Day celebrations by Centre for
under UGC Scheme in Committee Room
HRD at Deichmann hall
20-10-11 Visited Krishna University, Machilipatnam
26-11-11 Inaugural function of National Seminar on “Social
21-10-11 NSS Advisory Committee Meeting Transformation in Early and Medieval Andhra Pradesh”
Building Committee meeting in Committee Room at ANU campus, Ongole
22-10-11 Meeting on Agenda for UG & PG Principals 27-11-11 to 28-11-11In Hyderabad
SC to AS meeting in Committee Room 29-11-11 National Pharmacy Week celebrations by Pharmacy
27-10-11 Young Scientists Convention-2011, conducted by A.P Dept. at Deichmann hall
Akademi of Sciences and Biotechnology Dept., ANU 30-11-11 Inauguration of Mega Blood donation camp at Students’
Meeting with 3 Principals, Engineering staff & Chief Centre, conducted by NSS
Wardens, Wardens.
1-12-11 Inauguration of Inter-Collegiate Youth Festival-2011 at
Meeting with the CE/ACE/Coordiantor UG & PG
World AIDS day at NSS Bhavan
28-10-11 National Seminar on “Environment and Sustainable 2-12-11 World Disabled Day-2011 celebrations by HEPSN
Development” by the Dept. of Environmental Sciences Project
29-10-11 Retirement function of Sri N. Kishore, Asst. Registrar Swara Netra by Disabled challenged persons
by Officers’ Association 3-12-11 Inauguration of the National Seminar on “Image
30-10-11 Inauguration of statue of Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phule at Processing and Applications” by ANUCE&T
Chirala Valedictory function of “Inter-Collegiate Youth Festival-
2011” at ANU campus
31-10-11 Retirement function of N.Kishore, AR, N.Murahari Rao,
Supdt., N. Pedanagendram, Supplier, 5-12-11 Inauguration of 35th ANU Inter-Collegiate Athletics Meet
(Men & Women) for the year 2011-12 by Physical
1-11-11 A.P. Formation Day celebrations at Hindu College,
Education Department at, ANU campus
Guntur
Interactive session with Dr. Ruben Berrocal Timmons,
2-11-11 to 3-11-11 Visited Krishna University, Machilipatnam
M.D., Hon’ble Minister for Science & Technology and
4-11-11 Meeting on Calendars and Diaries in Committee Room Team, Republic of Panama in Committee Room
6-11-11 National Seminar on “Food Security – Organic Farming” 7-12-11 Deans’ meeting in Committee Room
at Hindu College, Guntur
8-12-11 Inauguration of National Workshop on “Design of
8-11-11 Inauguration of Krishna University Inter-Collegiate Experiments & Operations Research” by the Dept.of
Kabaddi (Men) Tournament at PB Siddhartha College Statistics, at DDH
of Arts & Science, Vijayawada.
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9-12-11 Visited Krishna University, Machilipatnam Valedictory function of Academic Exhibition and Prizes
distribution
10-12-11 Training programme to III year students of ANU
20-12-11 Semi-Christmas eve at Postoral Training Centre,
Engineering College on “Communication Skills etc.," by
Nagarjuna Nagar
the Project Director, DRDA, Guntur
Hostel Advisory committee meeting 21-12-11 Ladies Meet-2011 by Centre for Women’s Studies
National Integration camp conducted by Nehru Yuva Lecture on Educational and Career opportunities in USA
Kendra, Guntur sponsored by the Ministry of Youth by Fullbright scholar
Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India in Sports Hostel 22-12-11 Visited Krishna University, Machilipatnam
Distribution of Books at Vanijya Bhavan, ANU campus 24-12-11 Visited UGC-NET Examination in ANU campus
14-12-11 Meeting on Medical Advisory committee 27-12-11 Celebration of the completion of 100 years of the
Awareness programme on AIDS by the students of AISF, national song ‘Jana Gana Mana’.
at Open Air Theatre 28-12-11 Inauguration of “32nd A.P. Masters Athletics Champion-
15-12-11 Lecture programme by Prof. Javeed Alam on "Classes ships -2011” in ANU.
Trapped in Castes-Left’s ongoing predicament in India” Meeting on Internet committee
by Centre for Scientific Socialism, ANU campus 29-12-11 Visited PG Centre, Nuzvid
16-12-11 Inauguration of Academic Exhibition-2011 in ANU 30-12-11 “Udyama Radhasaradhulaku Puraskaramu” by The
Book & Calendar-2012 Release function at Zilla Parishat Mirage of Consumer Protection” at “Telugu Bala Mahila
conference hall, Guntur Pragathi Pranganamu”, Guntur
17-12-11 “Incredible India” programme by Nellore’s Ravindra Felicitation to the First Prize winner in Youth Festival
Bharathi Public School at Patamata, Vijayawada function, Audit & Accounts Committee meeting
Visited Krishna University, Machilipatnam Valedictory function of sports at VTJM & IVTR Degree
College, Mangalagiri
18-12-11 National Seminar on “Advances in Hygiene Sciences,
Biodiversity and Aquatic Toxicology” by the Dept. of 31-12-11 Meeting with the Deans of all Faculties Release of
Zoology & Aquaculture at DDH AITUC calendar
VISIT OF REPUBLIC OF PANAMA OFFICIAL FELICITATIONS TO Prof. MVN SARMA
Dr. Ruben Berrocal, National Secretary & Minister Prof. MVN Sarma was relieved, upon request, of his
for Science, Technology and Innovation, Republic of duties as Registrar of the University on 8 November 2011.
Panama visited Acharya Nagarjuna University on 5-12-2012, Appointed as Registrar on August 14, 2008, Prof. Sarma
accompanied by Dr.K.S.J. Rao, the Advisor to Ministry of had worked hard to bring in administration reforms while
S&T, Republic of Panama and Director, INDICASAT and in Office. His efforts at computersing administration and
Ms.Claudia Guerrero, Director, International Relations, exam results in particular are memorable. In a felicitation
SENACYT, Panama had interacteracted with University
function arranged on the occasion of his laying down office,
administration, Principals of various University colleges and
Vice-Chancellor I/c Prof. K.V. Rao, Principals of ANU
Deans of Faculty and discussed the various collaborative
Colleges Prof. G. Prasad, Prof. B. Syam Sundar, Prof. Y.
programs with ANU and INDICASAT, Panama in various
Siddaiah, Prof. Babu Rao, OSD Prof. Samuel, faculty and
academic activities leading to PhD and Masters program in
non-teaching staff lauded his role in the development of
various disciplines and addressed the faculty, researchers
the university.
and students of the University.
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ACADEMIC EXHIBITION - PHOTO GALLERY
VALEDICTORY FUNCTION
Prof. G. Rajarami Reddy, Vice-Chancellor of
Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore, was the
Chief Guest for the valedictory function on the 18th
of December 2011, who gave away the prizes for
the best exhibits.
I Prize : Department of Journalism II Prize : Department of Commerce III Prize : Department of English
I Prize : ANU College of Engineering II Prize : Department of Chemistry III Prize : Dept. of Environmental Sciences
I Prize : K.B.N. College, Vijayawada II Prize : J.M.J. College, Tenali III Prize : Bapatla Engineering College, Bapatla
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DEPARTMENT OF BIO-CHEMISTRY workshop. Prof. B. K. Sinha, former member of National
Statistical Commission and Visiting Professor of Statistics,
Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkatta delivered the key-note
address. Prof.G.S.R.Murthy, Indian Statistical Institute,
Hyderabad; Prof. Arivarignan, Madurai Kamaraj University,
Madurai; Prof. K.V.S.Sarma, S.V.University, Tirupathi; and
Prof.K.L.A.P.Sarma, S.K.University, Ananthapur gave
lectures on the topics of the National Workshop.
Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor (I/C), ANU
inaugurated the Workshop. Prof.G.Prasad, Registrar (I/C),
Prof.B.Syam Sundar, Principal University College of
Sciences spoke on this occasion. The Organizing
Committee honored the distinguished teachers
Prof.B.K.Sinha, Prof.V.L.Narasimham, and Prof.C.V.Rao on
The Department of Bio-Chemistry organized a National this occasion. This workshop was organized with UGC –
Seminar-cum-Workshop in collaboration with RAS Life DRS – I Project funds. Prof.K.Rosaiah is the Director of
Sciences Pvt, Ltd., Nacharam, on Emerging Trends in Workshop and Prof.G.V.S.R.Anjaneyulu acted as Treasurer
Molecular Diagnosis, during 25-26 of November 2011, of the Workshop.
sponsored by UGC & AP State Council of Higher Education.
The seminar was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor, I/C DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY
Prof. K.V. Rao and was presided over by Prof. B. Syama
A national seminar on Advances in Hygiene
Sundar, Director of the Seminar, and Principal of University
Sciences, Biodivesrity and Aquatic Toxicology was
College of Sciences and Coordinator of the Department.
conducted by the Department of Zoology and Aquaculture
During the first day of the seminar, latest trends in the on December 18th and 19th 2011. Vice-Chancellor (I/c)
fields of Molecular Biology, Nanotechnology, Biomaterials Prof. K.V. Rao, presided over the inaugural function. World
and stem cell technology were discussed by the delegates renowned pharmacologist Dr. C.N. Ram Chand gave the
from CCMB, IICT, and KIMS, Hyderabad. Various techniques inaugural address. Prof . G. Prasad, Registrar (I/c); Prof. B
and methodology involved in the detection of causative Syama Sundar, Principal, University College of Sciences,
proteins/genes to diagnose particular infectious or non- ANU; Prof P.D Prasada Rao, FNA, NEERI; Prof Ch. Srilatha,
infectious diseases were explained to the students to Professir of Toxicology, SV Veterinary University, Tirupathi;
familiarize them with the current research trends.
For the benefit of the young researchers, the
Department also organized a workshop during the second
day, in collaboration with RAS Life Sciences, Hyderabad,
who are Champions of Novel Diagnostic assays, on “Hands
at PCR”, a vital technique in several diagnostic laboratories
to detect various diseases for proper treatment.
DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
Prof Lakshaman Nayak, Berhampur Univesity were the
The Department of Statistics organized a National
Guests of Honour. Prof. Y. Prameela Devi (Kakatiya
Workshop on Design of Experiments and Operations
University), Prof. U. Shameen (Andhra University), Prof. P.
Research during 8-9 December, 2011. 120 delegates from
Neeraja (S V University), Prof M. Ramachandra Mohan
various Universities and colleges participated in this
(Bangalore University), Prof. S. Bijoy Nandan (Kerala
Agriculture University), Prof. RS Kulakarni, Prof. K Vijaya
Kumar (Gulbarga University) and Dr. A Aleem Khan (Deccan
College of Medical Sciences) delivered lectures. Prof. Y.
Ranga Reddy, Emeritus Professor and stalwart of the
department, delivered a special lecture. Dr. Satyanarayana
Swamy Mruthinti, Fullbright Nehru Scholar, Dept. of
Biotechnology, ANU presented the Young Scientist awards
to the awardees. Prof. V. Viveka Vardhani, Head of Dept. of
Zoology and Aquaculture and Coordinator, UGC- SAP -
DRS Phase II , Dr. PV Krishna and Dr. V. Venkata
Rathnamma were the Director, Organising Secretary and
Treasurer of the seminar respectively.
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DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
Department of Chemistry, ANU conducted a One Day
National Seminar on New Frontiers in Chemical Research
(NFCR-2011) on 19th November 2011 in in recognition of
services of Prof. P.V.V. Satyanarayana.Dr. B.Hari babu,
Asst Professor, was the Convenor of the seminar and Prof.
B. Kesava Rao, Head of the Department was the Organising
The Young Scientist Convention (APAS-YSC-
Secretary. The Inaugural session had Prof. B.Syama
2011) was held on 27th and 28th October, 2011 at ANU,
Sundar, Principal University College of Sciences, as the
Guntur. Prof. K. R. S. Sambasiva Rao was the Organizing
Patron of the seminar, Prof. G. Prasad, the Registrar I/c as
Secretary of YSC-2011 which was organized jointly by
the Chief guest and Dr. G.S.Raju, Chairman, Siris Group of
Department of Biotechnology, ANU and Andhra Pradesh Companies, Vijayawada as the guest of honour. Prof.
Academy of Sciences (APAS), Hyderabad. Prof. K.V. Rao, MS.Swaminathan, Annamalai University; Prof. S. Jeena,
Vice- Chancellor (I/c), ANU, delivered the inaugural Utkal University; Dr. G.V.Subba Raju, Chairman, Natsol
address. Dr. Ch. Mohan, Secretary, (APAS) delivered the Labs; and Dr. G. Trimurthulu, Vice-Precident, Laila Impex
Keynote address on scientific discoveries. The Chief Guest gave invited lectures. The valedictory function of the
of this convention Dr. W. Selvamurthy, Chief Controller, seminar included Felicitation to Prof. P.V.V.Satyanarayana,
DRDO, conveyed the importance of Science and former Professor of Chemistry. 54 research papers were
Technology. presented by the scholars from different universities and
The presentations were conducted in four categories from non-academic centres.
– Physical sciences, Chemical sciences, Life sciences and
DEPARTMENT OF TELUGU
Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric sciences. Awards were
Telugu Academy, Hyderabad; Agri Gold, Vijayawada
given to best presentations in both oral and poster
and the Dept. of Telugu & O.L. Acharya Nagarjuna University
categories. The Young Scientist’s Convention provided
jointly conducted a National Seminar on the works of
strong motivation to the researchers to do advanced
Kavisamrat Viswanatha Satyanarayana at Vijayawada ,
research.
from 10 to 12 December 2011.
College. The Inaugural function was presided over by Sri
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY, ANU AND
S.V.S. Somayaji, President, Hindu College Committee. Prof.
HINDU COLLEGE
B.Syama Sundar, Principal, University College of
A UGC Seminar on Food Security- Organic Sciences, Acharya Nagarjuna University & Chairman,
Farming-The Need of Hour was conducted by Chemistry Organizing Committee delivered the inaugural address
departments of Hindu College, Guntur, and Acharya while Prof. Sankara Rao, Principal, Bapatla Agricultural
Nagarjuna University, on 5th & 6th of November 2011 at Hindu College; Prof. S.J.Rehman, ANGRAU, Hyderabad; Sri
S.Ravibabu, Principal, Hindu College; Sri G.Y.N. Babu of
Hindu College Committee and. Dr N.R.B.Sastry, Reader in
Chemistry, Hindu College & Director of the seminar spoke
on the occasion. Fifty one papers were presented in the
two day seminar of which eight were from other states.
Padmasri G.
Narasimharaju Yadav inspired the participants to go
for Organic Farming. The seminar was attended by about
200 students and researchers. The valedictory function was
presided over by Sri M.V.R.K. Mutyalu, Secretary, and Hindu
College Committee. Some luminaries in the function include
Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor (I/C), ANU. Prof. B.
Govinda Rao, Principal, Agricultural College, Aswaraopet.
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Prof. G. Prasad, Principal of College of AWARDS
Arts, Commerce & Law, was appointed as
Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao
Registrar In-charge of the University on
received the Talented
November 8, 2011.
Biotechnologist Award in the field of
Pharmaceutical Science and
Prof. R. Saraswathi, Department of English, was
Biotechnology at 3rd International
appointed as Guest Referee for Viswabharati, a multi
Conference on Medicinal Plants and
disciplinary national refereed research journal.
Herbal Products held at University of
Dr. Y. Kishore, Principal, ANU College of Physical
Colombo, Srilanka from Sri S.B. Dissanayaka, Minister of
Education, has been nominated as Dean, Faculty of
Higher Education, Sri Lanka on 19th December 2011.
Physical Education, Yoga & Sports Sciences in October.
P. Suresh Kumar, DBT- JRF was awarded Junior Scientist
Prof. G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu, Dept. of Statistics, was
Award for the Best Poster presentation on “Structural and
nominated for the second year as test supervisor for
comparative docking studies of β-galactosidase” at the
Guntur centre to conduct entrance test on all India basis
International symposium on Innovations in Free Radicals
for various courses of their institute by the Indian Statistical
Research and Experimental Therapeutics at the 5th Annual
Institute.
Convention of Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy,
Dr. Ch. Linga Raju was elected as Associate Fellow of held at Karunya university, Coimbatore, during 7-9th
the Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences. December, 2011.
Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu, Department of Statistics, has
VISITS ABROAD
been conferred The Best Citizens of India Award - 2011 by
Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, Dept. of Biotechnology,
the International Publishing House, New Delhi.
visited Sri Lanka to attend a conference in December 2011.
Prof. G.Y. Prabhavathi Devi,
Dr. S.M. Khasim, Department of Botany and Microbiology
Department of Telugu, was
visited Singapore to attend a Conference (20th WOC)
awarded Smt. Sadhu Nirmala
during 13-21 November, 2011.
Devi’s Visishta Sahiti Puraskaram
Dr. Johnson, ANU College of Physical Education & Sports by Rasa Bharati, a cultural
Sciences, visited China to attend a Conference at organization, in Vijayawada on
Shanghai University of Sports during November 2-5, 2011. 17th November, 2011.
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
The Department of Environmental Sciences, ANU,
organized a National Seminar on Environment and
Sustainable Development sponsored by the University
Grants Commission, New Delhi and Andhra Pradesh
Pollution Control Board, Zonal Office, Vijayawada, during
28-29 October 2011. The Seminar was presided over by
Prof. K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor. Dr. P.V.S.S.K. Vinayak,
Director, Centre for Earth Science Studies, Cochin, was the
Chief Guest who delivered the keynote address on the
climatic changes in India. Prof. G. Prasad, Registrar I/c,
Prof. B. Syam Sundar, Principal, ANU College of Sciences,
and Prof. P.V.V. Prasada Rao, Former Member of AP
Pollution Control Board, Hyderabad were the Guests of Prof. K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, Lighting the lamp
Honour. The Seminar was attended by delegates from
different Universities belonging to Seven States viz., Uttar Prof. Z. Vishnuvardhan, Director of the Seminar, presided
Pradesh, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, over the Valedictory Function held on 29-10-2011. Prof. K.
Gujarat, Maharashtra States, besides Four reputed Research Kameswara Rao, Member, AP Pollution Control Board,
organisations and seventeen Universities from Andhra Hyderabad, was the Chief Guest and Prof. B. Ravi Prasada
Pradesh. A total of 160 delegates participated in the two- Rao, Member, IUCN species Survival Committee, was the
day National Seminar. 68 delegates presented research Guest of Honour. Five Best Paper Presentation Awards were
papers in Five Technical Sessions. declared to those young scientists below 35 years of age.
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COMMEMORATION OF SPECIAL DAYS
NATIONAL EDUCATION DAY DR. AMBEDKAR’S DEATH ANNIVERSARY
The Department of Education organized the Dr. Ambedkar Chair, ANU, celebrated the 55th Death
National Education Day celebrations on 11-11-11. Prof. G. Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on December 6, 2011 in
Prasad, Registrar I/c, Principal, College of Arts, Commerce the campus. Prof. R. Venkata Rao, Vice-Chancellor of
and Law, and Co-ordinator, Department of Education, National Law School of India University, Bangalore,
presided over the meeting. Prof K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor delivered the Memorial Lecture as Chief Guest while Prof.
I/c delivered the keynote address. Messages were given K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor of ANU presided over the
by Prof N. Samuyelu, OSD, ANU; Prof. Y.P. Rama meeting. Sri K.S. Lakshmana Rao, MLC., Prof. Prasad,
Subbaiah, Dean, CDC, ANU; Prof M.V.N. Sarma, Dean, Registrar I/c, several teaching and non-teaching staff,
Faculty of Social Sciences, ANU. students and research scholars were present.
WORLD DISABLED DAY
MAHATMA PHOOLEY’S DEATH ANNIVERSARY
Mahatma Jotirao Phooley’s 121st Death Anniversary
Braille Day was celebrated in ANU campus on 3-12-
was celebrated in ANU on 28-11-11. The Registrar Prof.
2011. The meeting was organized by Acharya Nagarjuna
G. Prasad, OSD Prof. N. Samuyelu, and Prof. Y.P.
University Differently - abled Employees and Students
Ramasubbaiah, Dean, CDC and , several teaching and
Welfare Association and presided over by Prof. K. Venkata non-teaching staff, students and research scholars were
Rao, President of the Association. The Chief Guest of the present.
function was Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor I/c and
Guest of Honours were Prof. G. Prasad, Registrar I/c, Prof. NATIONAL PHARMACY WEEK
N. Samuel, OSD., Dr. K. Veeraiah and Dr. K. Kesava Rao. National Pharmacy Week 2011 was observed in
In this connection Sri Sundara Rao, a blind employee of College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, A.N.U Campus from
our University was felicitated. 20 - 27 November 2011.
CENTENARY OF THE NATIONAL SONG
GANDHI JAYANTHI
ANU celebrated on 27-12-2012 the completion of
Gandhi Jayanthi was celebrated on 100 years of the composition of the National song of India
October 2, 2011 in the University Campus. Jana Gana Mana by Sri Rabindranath Tagore . The Vice-
In a meeting arranged on the occasion, Chancellor of Sri Krishnadevaraya University Prof.
the Vice-Chancellor Prof K.V. Rao Ramakrishna Reddy was the Chief Guest for the function
administered the pledge for Non-Violence in which ANU Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao and
and peace to the University Community. other officials participated.
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ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
NATIONAL SEMINAR ON IMAGE PROCESSING AND D.V.S.S.Siva Sarma, NIT Warangal; Prof. K.Chandram,
APPLICATIONS BITS Goa; Participants were the faculty members of various
technical institutions in the state. Dr.P.V.Ramana Rao, Prof.
of EEE was the Director of the workshop.
TRAINING PROGRAMME ON COMMUNICATION
SKILLS, SOFT SKILLS AND PROGRAMME SKILLS
The CSE department of University College of
Engineering and Technology organized a National seminar
on Image Processing and Applications on 3rd and 4th
December 2011. Prof. N. Nagabhushan, Director of Mysore
University, delivered the keynote address on “Frontiers of
Research in Image Processing”. Around 112 delegates from
32 national and international institutions participated in the University College of Engineering and Technology
seminar. Padmasri Deekshatalu of University of Hyderabad organized a training programme to III/IV B.Tech. students
delivered a lecture on “Image Segmentation” and Prof. V. on Communication Skills, Soft Skills and Programme Skills
Vijaykumar, delivered a live lecture on “Content Based Image on 11th Dec.,2011 under MHRM scheme, ANU. On this
Retrieval and Medical Image Classification Techniques”. occasion Sri B. Venkata Reddy, DRDA Project Director,
Scientist Ch. Sreenivas of NSTL, Vizag, demonstrated how Guntur District, said that they will conduct on and off campus
Image Processing Techniques are used in the Naval interviews to the students under Rajeev Yuvakiranalu
Technologies. Mr. Ravindranath of CMC explored the Programme.
essentials of color image processing. Prof. E. Sreenivasa
Incharge Registrar Prof. G. Prasad said that the
Reddy acted as Seminar Director.
university will provide training for TOFEL, GRE and other
job opportunities. Principal Prof. P.Siddaiah, OSD Prof.
WORKSHOP ON RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
Samuel, Prof. P.V. Ramana Rao, HOD of EEE dept. and
AND THEIR INTERCONNECTION WITH POWER GRID
Prof. Y.V. Reddy were present.
M.O.U. WITH EFFTRONICS
ANU College of Engineering and Technology
entered into an MOU with Efftronics IT Company,
Vijayawada, to provide training and employment
opportunities for staff and students of the college. The MOU
was signed by the Registrar and the representative of
Efftronics, Mr. Rama Krishna, in the presence of In-charge
Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao and others. Prof. K.
V. Rao said that the MOU would facilitate greater
understanding of the dynamics of engineering education.
Giving a broad outline of the MOU, he further said faculty
The EEE department of ANU College of members of the engineering college would be provided
Engineering and Technology organized a UGC Sponsored training by personnel of Efftronics, which would facilitate
workshop on Renewable Energy Sources and their greater institution – industry cooperation in the near future.
Interconnection With Power Grid on November 12th and 13th, Principal of the college Dr. P. Siddaiah said that
2011. Sri D. Manikya Vara Prasad, Hon’ble Minister for students pursuing B. Tech. would be provided stipend under
Rural Development, Govt. of A.P., was the Chief Guest and a programme in which students would be working on
Sri K.C. Kumar, G.M. of Solar Semi Conductors Pvt. Ltd., projects. The Research and Development wing of the college
Hyderabad, was the Guest of Honour for the inaugural would work in close tandem with their counterparts in
function. The other resource persons were Prof. M. Sidulu, Efftronics. Registrar M.V.N.Sarma, Principal of College of
NIT Warangal; Prof. B.K.Murthy, NIT Warangal; Prof. Arts and Commerce Prof. G.Prasad were present.
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ANU COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING
On the final day of the convention, Seminars and
Workshops were conducted by successful architects of the
country. Casual, formal and informal events were organized
by the host college. In the evening the guest colleges
gave their performances and a fashion event with the theme
‘Zephyr’ took place with a panel of 4 jury members.
Lighting of the lamp by guests
ANU College of Architecture & Planning, which was
established in the year 2009, hosted an Architectural student Fashion show
convention called ZO-NASA(National Association for
Students of Architecture) between 2nd -4th of October 2011 The valedictory function on the evening of 4th October began
with ‘AXA’(aksha) as its theme. with trophy distribution to the respective winners of the all
the events.The zonal-magazine was released by the
Architecture students of the states of Andhra Pradesh,
President of NASA, Ratna Kiran. The programme was
Goa and Karnataka took part in the convention.
followed by DJ performance.
The inauguration of the convention began on the evening
of 2nd Oct. The I/C Vice-Chancellor of the university The convention was a huge success in all aspects and
Prof.Viyyanna Rao, Registrar-in-charge Prof.Prasad and the was appreciated as the best zonal-convention in 53 years.
Principal of University College of Architecture & Planning,
Prof. G. Babu Rao graced the occasion along with eminent
architects Dr.Krishna Rao Jaism, Prof. H. D. Chaya and Prof.
Chetan Shivprasad. The inaugural ceremony was followed
by cultural events by the students of the host college.
Zonal magazine release
Welcome dance by host college
Student activities Performance by guest college
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