October - December 2013 - Acharya Nagarjuna University

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Vol. XV : No. 3 ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2013
XXXIII & XXXIV CONVOCATION OF ANU
Acharya Nagarjuna University held its 33rd and 34th Convocation on the Campus on December 28,
2013 in Dr. H.H. Deichmann & Dr. S. John David Auditorium – cum - Seminar Hall. The Chief Guest of the
Convocation was Prof. S. Mahendra Dev, Director of Indira Gandhi Institute for Development Research, New
Delhi, who delivered the Convocation address. He was conferred the Degree of Doctor of Letters by the
University. In the Convocation 12,726 Graduates, 2787 Postgraduates, 4705 Graduates and 281 Postgraduates
in Professional Courses, 205 Ph.D. and 76 M.Phil. candidates were conferred Degrees and Diplomas in various
faculties. In addition 117 Gold Medals and 09 Prizes were conferred on the meritorious candidates.
The Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao presented a brief report of the activities and achievements
of the university in the past three decades.
NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE
Chief Patron : Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor, A.N.U.
Patrons : Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Rector, A.N.U.
Prof. R.R.L. Kantam, Registrar, A.N.U.
Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao, Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce & Law
Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, Principal, A.N.U. College of Science
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
19-11-13 Felicitation function to Prof. Z.Vishnuvardhan by the
Dept. of Environment Science
20-11-13 Inauguration of “SPICE” organisation at Engg. College,
M.Tech. Dept.
26-11-13 World Philosophy Day celebration at Buddhist Studies
Centre; Freshers function of MCA Department
27-11-13 Building Committee meeting
28-11-13 Meeting on Jyothi Rao Phule Vardhanti
30-11-13 Meeting by Collegiate Education on ‘RUSA’ at APSCHE,
Hyderabad
02-12-13 Meeting with Sri Mahendhara Reddy, Minister for
Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor
Municipal Administration regarding the setting up of
Date Particulars University at Ongole
1-10-13 DRs/ARs/, Interaction Meeting at CDE Finance Committee Meeting at Hyderabad
2-10-13 Attended Software Release ‘SWECHA’ at Guntur 03-12-13 Executive Committee Meeting at Hyderabad
17-10-13 Inauguration of Solar System at Library and Distance HMTV – Programme on RUSA with Dr. S. Jeelani, Joint
Education Buildings Secretary, UGC
Yoga Book Inauguration
04-12-13 Inauguration of South Zone Inter-University Kabaddi
21-10-13 Freshers’ Day celebration at Pharmacy College (Men) tournament
22-10-13 Attended Dr. Guntupalli Koteswara Rao Endowment 05-12-13 Meeting on Academic Exhibition & RUSA
Lecture at Guntur 06-12-13 57th Death Anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar
28-10-13 Boards of Studies Meeting 08-12-13 Valedictory of South Zone Inter-University Kabaddi
(Men) Tournament
29-10-13 37th Foundation Day Celebrations Meeting.
Valedictory of ICSSR Research Methodology Workshop
30-10-13 Endowment Lecture of Scientific Socialism
09-12-13 Valedictory of Krishna University Youth Festival
31-10-13 Lecture on Buddhism on “Mind and Consciousness:
10-12-13 Valedictory of National Seminar on “Biotech for Safer
How to Meet the Contemporary Challenges”
Environment” at Guntur
1-11-13 Meeting regarding Ravuri Bharadwaj, at Tenali
11-12-13 Principals Meeting on RUSA Convocation Committees
2-11-13 LIC-Vijayawada Branch meeting on Pensioners issues – First Meeting
Visit of American consulate team to ANU.
13-12-13 International Conference by Engineering College on
Meeting with NUTA
“Navigation Systems and Signal Processing
8-11-13 Sixth Sri Polisetti Seetharamanjaneyulu Endowment Applications"
Lecture 14-12-13 HRD Centre – Career Guidance to School Children (9th
Visit of the Chairman, APSCHE & former Vice- & 10th Classes) at Vignana Mandir, Guntur.
Chancellors
15-12-13 Roster Committee Discussion
9-11-13 Felicitation function to Prof. L.Venugopal Reddy,
18-12-13 All India Kisan Sabha – National Seminar at Guntur
Chairman, APSCHE organised by CPI Guntur District Unit
Academic Senate meeting in Deichmann hall
20-12-13 National Seminar on “Modern Trends in Chemical
37th University Foundation Day celebrations
Sciences(MTCS-2013)”.
11-11-13 Attended “Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired
23-12-13 Special Meeting of the EC for passing Graces for the
Research” programme at VSR & NVR College, Tenali
33rd & 34th Convocation of the University.
13-11-13 Meeting with 3 college Principals (Arts, Science, Phy.
24-12-13 Convocation Press Meet
Edn. & 2 wardens)
26-12-13 Trial Convocation
Medical Advisory Committee meeting
28-12-13 Conduct of 33rd & 34th Convocation
14-11-13 Zoology seminar on “Aquatic Toxicology, Biodiversity
29-12-13 UGC NET Exam
and Aquaculture” at Vijayawada.
30-12-13 Centre for Scientific Socialism – Lecture programme
Book release function at Ongole
Vice-Chancellors’ Meeting on RUSA at APSCHE,
15-11-13 NUTA Executive Committee meeting Hyderabad
18-11-13 Blood donation camp by NSS; Visited Pharmacy college; 31-12-13 Retirement Function of Prof. RRL Kantam
NSUI students meet; Inaugural of Mega blood donors Meeting of Six Principals on Dual Degree & Twinning
enrolment list programmes
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EXCERPT FROM THE CONVOCATION ADDRESS
The Chief Guest of the
schooling for young women can lead to women
Convocation Dr. S. Mahendra
empowerment. Seventh, education can reduce inequalities
Dev, is a noted economist who
in societies. Finally, learning and studying can be immensely
was a member of several
enjoyable. Similarly higher education will have immense
government committees and
opportunities for social progress. For example, because of
international bodies.
education, people from poor and middle class reached
The following is an
greater heights in industry, academics, politics and other
excerpt from his Convocation
fields. Some have become even Prime Ministers and
address:
Presidents of India.
It is critical for developing a modern economy,
Economic growth is only an instrument while
vibrant polity and a just society. It widens our horizon and
human development is the outcome to improve well being
shapes our thinking. Youth are the future of our country and
of people. Human development is also important for taking
it is necessary that they acquire the right values. Aristotle
advantage of demographic dividend. Education is the
had mentioned that “Educating the mind without educating
central instrument for achieving human development.
the heart is no education at all.
Dreze and Sen (2013) provide several reasons why
Innovations are important for the progress of any
basic education is important for development and social
society. Acharya Nagarjuna University can make innovations
progress. First, quality of life can be improved with capability
improving quality of teaching and research. The university
of reading and writing. Second, the economic opportunities
must prioritize and do innovative research in some areas. I
and employment prospects depend greatly on education
am hopeful the university will achieve greater heights in
and skills. Third, education leads to getting political voice
future. My advice to students is that there is no short cut for
of people and better democracy. Fourth, education can play
success. I feel that four things are needed for success.
a major role in tackling health problems particularly public
These are: hard work, focus or direction, discipline and self-
health. Fifth, educational development is important for
confidence. There is no limit for success with these qualities.
bringing human rights and understanding legal rights. Sixth,
FELICITATIONS TO Prof. L. VENUGOPAL REDDY
The Vice-Chancellor and other officials of Acharya Nagarjuna University offered warm felicitations to Prof. L.
Venugopal Reddy on 09-10-2013 on his recent appointment as the Chairman of Andhra Pradesh State Council of
Higher Education, Hyderabad. Prof. Reddy served as the Vice-Chancellor of ANU during 2002-2005 and of Andhra
University during 2005-2008. He is well-remembered for ushering in several academic and administrative reforms and
for initiating substantial infrastructure development in ANU.
ANU did not lose any time to felicitate its former Vice-Chancellor who left an indelible mark on academics and
administration in the university. With the presence of other former Vice-Chancellors enlivening the occasion, there were
high expectations regarding the future of higher education.
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37th FOUNDATION DAY CELEBRATIONS
Acharya Nagarjuna University completed 36 years lauded. The university presented Pratibha Puraskars to
of its establishment on September 11, 2013. In view of this 11 eminent persons in different fields on the occasion, as
the 37th Foundation Day was celebrated with pride and gaiety had been its tradition. Awards / Prizes were also conferred
on November 9, 2013 in the Campus. on teachers for their research activities.
The Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao
Among those who participated in the function were
detailed the achievements of the university over the years.
the Rector Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, the Registrar Prof.
The Chief Guest for the function was Prof. L. Venugopal
R.R.L. Kantam, Prof. V. Jyothi Viyyanna Rao, the Principal
Reddy, Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher
of the College of Arts, Science and Law Prof. M.
Education, Hyderabad, who was the former Vice-Chancellor
Madhusudana Rao, the Principal of the College of Sciences
of both Acharya Nagarjuna University and Andhra University.
Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, the Principal of the College of
Speaking on the occasion, the APSCHE Chairman, who
Physical Education and Sports Sciences Dr. P.P.S. Paul
assumed charge recently, assured the gathering that higher
Kumar, the Principal of the College of Engineering &
education system in the state would be strengthened by
Technology Prof. E. Srinivasa Reddy, the Principal of the
recruiting faculty in degree colleges and engineering
College of Architecture and Planning Prof. G. Babu Rao,
colleges. He explained about the Rashtriya Uchchatar
the Principal of the College of Pharmacy Prof. A. Prameela
Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) Act soon to be implemented
Rani, the President of NUTA Prof. B.Re Victor Babu, the
which would help improve the higher education system in
Secretary of NUTA Dr. G. Rosaiah, the President of VIKASA
Andhra Pradesh. Present in the celebrations were former
Sri B. Pulla Rao and the Secretary of VIKASA Sri B.
Vice-Chancellors of ANU, Prof. D. Ramakotaiah, Prof. C.V.
Rajasekhar. The Dean of the College Development Council
Raghavulu, Prof. V. Balamohandas and Prof. Y.R.
Prof. G.V. Chalam, was the Convener of the 37th Foundation
Haragopal Reddy, who were felicitated. Their efforts in the
Day Celebrations.
development of the University in a phased manner were
69th ACADEMIC SENATE MEETING
Acharya Nagarjuna University held its 69th Academic
Senate meeting on 09-10-2013 in Dr. H.H. Deichmann and Dr.
S. John David Auditorium in the University Campus. Heading the
deliberations were Prof. L. Venugopal Reddy, Chairman,
APSCHE, Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao and Registrar Prof. RRL
Kantam.
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DEPFAORUTNMDEANTTI OONF DBAIOY- CCHEELMEISBTRRAYTIONS - RECIPTENTS OF PURASKARS
In keeping with its tradition, the University presented Puraskarams to eminent personalities for their contribution to Society in their respective fields.
Sri Uppala Venkata Rattaiah Sri C. Raghavachari Sri M.V. Anjaneyulu
Theater Arts Journalism Social Worker
Sri G. Narasimha Raju Yadav Dr. P. Ranjan Babu (his wife in the picture) Sri V. Venkateswarlu
Agriculture Social Service Education
Dr. I. Anasuyamma Sri R. Giridhar Gowd Sri J. Singa Rao
Medicine Fine Arts Sports
Sri T. Srinivasa Reddy Dr. D. Anil Kumar Prof. L. Venugopal Reddy
Photography Medicine addressing the gathering
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AWARDS TO ANU COLLEGE TEACHERS Second Prize: Ms. B.Venkata Aprana, B.Arch, First year
1. Best Research Paper Presented in an International (c) Best Paper Writer (Telugu)
Seminar Abroad First prize: Ms. Md. Ayesha Tanweer, B. Pharmacy, Third
(a) Arts, Commerce and Law year
1) Prof. V. Chandrasekhara Rao, Dept. of Commerce & Second Prize: Ms. V.Bhavya Sree, B. Arch, First year
Business Admn., A.N.U.
2) Prof. G.V. Chalam, Dept. of Commerce & Business BEST MAINTAINED HOSTEL ROOM AWARD
Administration, A.N.U.
(i) Boys’ Hostels
(b) Science & Technology First: Ashoka R.No.305
1) Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu, Dept. of Statistics, A.N.U. 1. Mr. K. Pratap Kumar, M.H.R.M.
2) Dr. K. Ammani, Dept. of Botany & Microbiology, A.N.U. 2. Mr. M.Shiva, M.A.(Telugu)
3. Mr. V. Govinda Rao, M.A.(Sociology)
2. Best Research Paper Published in International
Journal
Second: Goutham R.No.203
(a) Arts, Commerce and Law
1. Mr. M. Sai Krishna, B.Pharmacy Second year
1) Prof. G.V. Chalam, Dept. of Commerce & Business
2. Mr. J. Naresh, B.Pharmacy Second year
Administration., A.N.U.
2) Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer, Dept. of Sociology & Social
(ii) Girls’ Hostels
Work, A.N.U.
First: Ext-2 R.No.-416
(b) Science & Technology 1. Ch. Anitha, B.Pharmacy Third year
1) Prof. E. Sreenivasa Reddy, College of Engineering 2. B. Sri Lakshmi, B.Pharmacy Third year
and Technology, A.N.U. 3. M. Padma, B.Pharmacy Third year
2) Prof. A. Prameela Rani, College of Pharmaceutical 4. B. Kalyani, B.Pharmacy Second year
Sciences, A.N.U. 5. V. Santhi Priya, B.Tech. First year
6. P. Aparna, B.Tech. First year
3. Best Research Paper Published in National Journal
(a) Arts, Commerce and Law Second: Main Block R.No.-317
1) Prof. G. Y. Prabhavati Devi, Dept. of Telugu & O.L., 1. M. Asha B.Tech. (C.S.E.) Third year
A.N.U. 2. P. Lakshmi Thirumala B.Tech. (C.S.E.) Third year
2) Dr. V. Tulasi Das, Dept. of Human Resource 3. K. Sony M.Sc. (Botany) First year
Management, A.N.U.
(b) Science & Technology PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO
1) Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, Dept. of Statistics, A.N.U. AFFILIATED COLLEGES
2) Prof. K. Rosaiah, Dept. of Statistics, A.N.U. (i) Best Laboratory Award
Felicitations to Non-Teaching Staff for their First : R.V.R. & J.C. College of Engineering, Guntur
Distinguished services rendered to the University: Second : T.J.P.S. College, Guntur
Smt. G. Vijaya Kumari, Joint Registrar,
(ii) Best Library Award:
Sri B. Bala Venkateswarlu, Joint Registrar,
First : T.J.P.S. College, Guntur
Sri M.Saibaba, Deputy Registrar
Second : J.M.J. College for Women, Tenali
AWARDS TO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS (iii) Best Eco-Friendly Award:
First : J.M.J. College for Women, Tenali
a) Best Speaker (English)
First prize : Mr Anthony Paul, M.A., (English) Final year
(iv) Best Performance Award:
Second Prize : Ms. Y.Sowmya Priya, B.Pharmacy, Third
(a) Degree College with not less than 1000 strength
year
First: S.S.N. College, Ongole
(a) Best Speaker ( Telugu)
First prize : Mr B.Venkata Ramanaiah, M.A., Political Second: Abhyudaya Mahila Degree College, Guntur
Science (b) P.G. Colleges with not less than 200 strength
Second Prize : Ms. K.Aruna Kumari, M.A., Public
First : University College, A.N.U.
Administration
Second: T.J.P.S. College, Guntur
(b) Best Paper Writer (English)
(c) Professional U.G. College with not less than
First prize : (i) Mr Anthony Paul, M.A., (English) Final
500 strength
year
First: Bapatla Women’s Engineering College, Bapatla
(ii) Ms. Christina, M.A., (English) First year
Second: College of Engineering and Technology, ANU.
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ENGINEERING COLLEGE – INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
The University College of Engineering & Technology Dr. G. Sathish Reddy, Director, RCI Hyderabad,
conducted an International Conference on Navigational another Guest of Honour, delivered a lecture on navigational
Systems & Signal Processing Applications (NSSP-2013) systems in missile technology while Sri G. Seshagiri Rao,
during 13th-14th December 2013 in the university Campus. Associate Director, ISRO, lectured on Mars Machine. Prof.
IEEE Hyderabad Section provided Technical Sponsorship Ravindra Parameshan, University of Malaya, spoke on
for this conference. The Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. V. Rao image processing while Sri G. Raghavendra Rao, General
presided over the inaugural function of NSSP-2013 and the Manager, BEL, spoke on Radars. Dr. Vyas, DGM, gave a
Chief Guest Sri Avinash Chandar, Scientific Advisor to talk on accuracy in complex Navigational systems. Dr. R.
Rakshan Mantri and Defense Secretary, Government of Srihari Rao, VC, KLU and Sri D. Ramakrishna, Managing
India, delivered the keynote speech on Navigational systems Director, Efftronics, and Prof. Rameswara Rao, VC,
and its applications. The Guest of Honour Prof. U. B. Desai, JNTUH, addressed the gathering. Several senior scientists
Director, IIT Hyderabad, delivered a lecture on signal from well reputed organizations like ISRO, DRDO, BEL,
processing applications in robotics. HALL, ECIL, AAI and academicians and research scholars
from all over the world attended this conference. Prof. K.
Giridhar, IIT Madras, acted as a Technical program chair.
Prof. P. Siddaiah, Dean, University Engineering College was
the convener for this conference. 92 out of nearly 300
papers received, which were scrutinized by eminent
professors from IIT, were presented by authors in 15
sessions. Participants from India, Malaysia, USA, Iraq &
West Germany attended this conference. Prof. E.
Sreenivasa Reddy, Principal, University Engineering College
and Prof. P. V. Ramana Rao monitored the sessions in the
conference. The Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. V. Rao was the
Chief Guest while Sri G. J. Das was the Guest of Honour
for the Valedictory function on December 14, 2013.
A HAPPY MEETING
It was a rare sight to have together the present
and the former Vice-Chancellors of Acharya Nagarjuna
University who have each been at the helur of affairs at
different stages in the progress of the university. Present
from left are Prof. Y.R. Haragopal Reddy, Prof. C.V.
Raghavulu, Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Prof. L. Venugopal
Reddy, Prof. V. Balamohandas.
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DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY AND AQUACULTURE
The Department of Zoology and Aquaculture
organized a national level conference on Aquatic
Toxicology, Biodiversity & Aquaculture from 15th – 17th
November, 2013 at Hotel Ilapuram, Vijayawada. The
conference was sponsored by NBA, DST and UGC. The
Inaugural function was presided over by Prof. K. Viyyanna
Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU. Plenary lectures and invited
lectures were given by eminent scientists and academicians
from various research organizations and central institutes.
Addressing the gathering Prof. K. V. Rao stressed the
importance of Biodiversity, causes and consequences of
pollution, prevention and mitigation measures. He
emphasised that human intervention is altering the
environmental conditions and said that stringent regulations
are the remedies for the problems of pollution. In order to
food security in many nations. Dr. C. Nagi Reddy, Member,
control and mitigate pollution, there is urgent need to
ICAR, said that Andhra Pradesh stood first in aqua products
sensitize people. Dr. K. Veeraiah, Director of the
and that Krishna and Guntur Districts are the main areas of
conference, presented a brief profile of the Department.
production. He stated that there should be transfer of
Dr. Jayasankar, Director, CIFA, Bhubaneswar, knowledge from lab to land. Dr. S. Ayyappan, Director
explained that aquaculture is a fast growing sector and General, ICAR, felt that field relevant, product-oriented and
seed, feed and market are the three important facets of problem- solving research is needed to address the aqua
aquaculture. Qualitative seed, mass awareness, problems. He stressed the importance of Biodiversity
development of disease-resisting varieties and marketing Utilization Index and suggested that the young researchers
opportunities are playing a major role in the production. should come up with innovative ideas to solve the problems
He suggested that research findings should be properly in aquaculture. Researchers from various universities and
disseminated. Dr. J.K. Jena, Director, NBFGR, Lucknow, organizations presented their research papers in the areas
explained that the fisheries sector is also contributing to of Toxicology, Biodiversity and Aquaculture.
ENDOWMENT LECTURES
The following Endowment Lectures were conducted by Prof. M.V. Ramkumar Ratnam, the Co-ordinator of
Endowment Lectures, during the period October to December, 2013.
The Sixth Gurubhaktharathna Sri Polisetty 8th November, 2013 on the topic “Sri Aurobindo as a
Seetaramanjaneyulu Endowment Lecture Philosopher” in the University.
The First Prof. Guntupalli Koteswara Rao
Endowment Lecture
Dr. Dwaram Lakshmi, Department of Music and
Performing Arts, Sri Padmavathi Mahila Viswa vidyalayam,
Tirupati, delivered the First Prof. Guntupalli Koteswara
Endowment Lecture on 22-11-2013 at 6.30 p.m at
Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Brindavan Gardens, Guntur.
Prof. K. Srinivas, Department of Philosophy,
School of Humanities, Pondicherry University delivered
the Sixth Gurubhaktharathna Sri Polisetty
Seetaramanjaneyulu Endowment Lecture on
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FACULTY NEWS AND AWARDS
AWARD to Prof. C.V. RAGHAVULU VISITS ABROAD
Prof. N. Veeraiah visited Jan Dlugosz University,
Czestochowa, Poland, as Visiting Professor during
September 15th to October 27th, 2013. During this period
Prof. Veeraiah delivered a series of lectures on recent
developments in Glass Science to the research students
and staff of the University and also did collaborative
research on glass materials in their laboratories.
Prof. Veeraiah has also visited Ruðer Boškoviæ
Institute, Department of Chemistry, Zagreb, Croatia and
Babes-Bolyai University, Dept. of Physics, Cluj-Napoca,
Romania to give talks and had fruitful discussions on future
collaborative research with the faculty of these Universities.
Prof. C.V. Raghavulu former Vice-Chancellor of
ANU, was conferred Paul H. Appleby Award by Shri
Hamid Ansari, Vice-President of India, for rendering Prof. B. Re Victor Babu, Department of Statistics, ANU, is
outstanding services to the field of Public Administration appointed as the Coordinator for Inter-University Faculty
on 18th October 2013. Forum to coordinate the University matters with the Com-
Prof. C.V. Raghavulu is the founder Professor and missioner of Collegiate Education, Hyderabad, A.P.
Head, Department of Political Science and Public
Prof. K. Rosaiah, Dept. of Statistics, has been appointed
Administration, ANU, established in 1980. Apart from being
as a member of the Academic Senate of Satavahana Uni-
known as an outstanding researcher in the discipline of
versity, Karimnagar, by the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Public Administration, Prof. Raghavulu served ANU in
various capacities such as Chairman, Board of Studies,
Dr. K. Sumanth Kumar, NSS Coordinator, received a
Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Principal, University
‘Certificate of Appreciation’ for rendering services for the
College and Member of the Executive Council. He held the
prevention of AIDS/HIV by the Andhra Pradesh State AIDS
position of Vice-Chancellor of ANU during 24-9-1998 to 11-
Control Society (APSACS), Govt. of A.P. The award was
10-2001. He is an ex-officio member, Academic Senate of
presented by Sri Nageswara Rao, Addl. Joint Collector,
ANU and is still an active researcher.
Guntur Dist on World AIDS Day on 1.12.2013.
The University Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.V. Rao, the
Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer, Dept. of Sociology & Social Work,
Rector Prof. Y. P. Rama Subbaiah and the Registrar Prof.
led the team which documented the findings of the Report
R.R.L. Kantam and others congratulated Prof. C.V.
on “Causes and Consequences of Child Marriages in
Raghavulu on this rare distinction conferred on him.
Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, India – Cross Sectional
BOOK RELEASE Analysis” by Vasavya Mahila Mandali, India, supported by
Humanist Action for Human Rights (HAMU), a Norwegian
Humanist Association, Norway, October, 2013.
Dr. V. Venkateswarlu, Dept. of Sociology and Social Work,
has been appointed as honorary special Editor of the
Journal of School Social Work.
ONGOLE CAMPUS
A book entitled Social Yoga System (A Primary Reader
for Learners) written by Dr. Kasibatta Satya Murty, Dept.
Dr. N. Venkateswara
of Yoga, University College of Physical Education, ANU
Rao, Dept. of Commerce
Campus, was released by the Vice-Chancellor Prof.
and Business Admini-
K.Viyyanna Rao on 17th October 2013. Present on this
stration, ANU P.G.
occasion were Prof. Y.P.Rama Subbaiah, Rector, Physical
Campus, Ongole, was
Education College Principal Dr. PP Paul Kumar, Yoga
appointed as Special
Faculty Prof.Hareram, Dr. K.Satyamurty, Yoga Students
Officer on 01-11-2013.
Dr. M.V.Ramana, J.V. Krishnaiah and others.
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COMMEMORATION OF SPECIAL DAYS
MAHATMA GANDHI JAYANTHI
124th DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF PHOOLEY
Mahatma Jyoti
Rao Phooley’s 123rd
Death Anniversary was
observed in the University
Campus on 28-11-2013.
The Vice-Chancellor,
Prof. K.V. Rao, the
Registrar, Prof. R.R.L.,
Dean, CDC Prof. G.V.
Gandhi Jayanthi was celebrated on October 2,
2013 in ANU Campus. The Vice- Chancellor, the Registrar, Chalam, Prof. K. Rosaiah, Non-Teaching staff Sri Bhavana
Principals of the various Colleges of the ANU Campus, Rushi, Sri M. Saibaba, other teaching and non-teaching
the Faculty Members, Research Scholars, Non-teaching staff and students paid homage to the great reformer.
staff and the entire student community took the Non-
Violence pledge to work for the peace and protection of
WORLD PHILOSOPHY DAY
the country from all evil forces.
Noted Harikatha exponent Sri Turlapaty The Centre for Mahayana
Sambhayacharya Bhagavathar delivered a lecture on Buddhist Studies organized the
Gandhiji’s life and events in Harikatha style at Deichmann World Philosophy Day on 26-11-
Auditorium on Gandhi Jayanthi. 2013. The Chief Guest Prof. K.
Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor of
COMMUNAL HARMONY WEEK ANU, spoke on the important aspect
of Integrity. Prof. Amitabha Das
The Gandhian Studies Centre observed Communal
Gupta delivered a Lecture on
Harmony Campaign Week from 19th - 25th November, 2013
“Philosophical Reflections on Global
and the Flag Day on 25th November 2013.
Integrity”. Prof. M. Madhusudhana Rao, Principal of Arts
College, presided over the programme. Dr. L. Udaya
Kumar, Co-ordinator, Prof. M.V. Ramkumar Ratnam, other
faculty members, students and scholars attended the
meeting.
57th DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF DR. AMBEDKAR
The National Foundation for Communal Harmony
(NFCH) observes the Communal Harmony Campaign
week every year from 19-25 November and the last working
day of the week is celebrated as Flag Day of the
Foundation. The Flag Day spreads the message of
communal harmony and national integration.
The 56th Death Anniversary of Dr. Ambedkar was held
Besides promotion of communal harmony and on 6th December, 2013. Prof. K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor,
national integration through a number of activities, the ANU, presided over the function. Dr. Katti Padma Rao,
Foundation provides financial assistance to children Director, Ambedkar Research Institute, Ponnur, and Adjunct
rendered orphan or destitute in communal, caste, ethnic Faculty, ANU, delivered a Memorial Lecture on Dr.
or terrorist violence for their care, education and training Ambedkar. Prof. Y.P. Rama Subbaiah, Rector; Prof. M.
for their effective rehabilitation, under project ‘ASSIST’ of Madhusudhana Rao, Principal; Prof. R.R.L. Kantam,
the Foundation. An amount of Rs.16,425/- for Communal Registrar; Dean, CDC, Prof. G.V. Chalam; Prof. P.
Harmony Fund was collected by the students from the Rajasekhar, Coordinator (UG Exams); Dr. S. Murali Mohan,
employees, students and the public. Dr. Ambedkar Chair, ANU, staff and students were present.
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