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The Directorate of International Relations & Higher Studies welcomed the students and faculty from Nihon University and Forum Engineering, Japan to the “Discover India 2025” programme.

A 4-day event, the Discover India 2025 programme conducted by the Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies was inaugurated by the honourable Vice Chancellor of SRM University-AP, Prof. Manoj K Arora, in the presence of Prof. C V Tomy, Dean – School of Engineering and Sciences; Prof. Vishnupad, Dean – Easwari School of Liberal Arts; Dr Raviteja KVNS, Assistant Professor & Head-Department of Civil Engineering; Prof. P Vivekananda Shanmuganathan, Professor-Mechanical Engineering; and Dr Pranav R T Peddinti, Assistant Professor-Department of Civil Engineering. “Discover India 2025” is a flagship initiative of the university to promote India’s cultural and knowledge traditions.

Dr Sudeshna Saha, Assistant Director of International Relations and Higher Studies, received the international students at the grand inaugural ceremony of the programme. Students participated in various short courses on research area introduction Mechanical Engineering/ Lab and Centre Visit, Electronic Cooling Lab, Computer Science and Engineering and visit to Research Lab’s, Civil Engineering Labs and Drone and Geospatial technologies. Dr Pranav R T Peddinti and Mr Balu from the department of Civil Engineering gave presentations on Robotics and Prof. Vivekanandan from the Department of Mechanical Engineering offered an overview on Additive Manufacturing & Bio Printing Materials.

Discussion were held with the IR & HS team and with the leadership team regarding various mobility programmes, including Student and Faculty Exchange, Transfer Programmes, Joint Research initiatives, and opportunities for mutual collaboration between Nihon University and SRM University-AP.

An interactive session was organised for Destination Japan students who are currently learning Japanese at SRM University-AP. Prof. Toriizuka Takashi & Prof. Kamei Yasuko delivered an engaging presentation on Nihon University, highlighting job and internship opportunities in Japan. The session provided a platform for Destination Japan students to interact with peers learning Japanese. Over 63 students actively participated, making the event a resounding success.

The industrial visit saw participation from a total of 13 members, including 2 professors, 1 staff member , and 6 students from Nihon University and Forum Engineering, as well as 2 staff members and 2 students from SRM University-AP. As part of the “Discover India” programme, SRM University AP organised an industrial visit on February 06, 2025, for the Japanese delegation from Nihon University and Forum Engineering. The group visited the Dr Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Station in Ibrahimpatnam. The power plant is one of the coal-based power plants of APGENCO.

The visit began with a brief introduction of the team, followed by a presentation on the Ibrahimpatnam Coal-Based Power Station. After the presentation, the group toured the entire power station, including the coal heating and cooling units, gaining an understanding of the coal-based power generation process and how electricity is supplied to the Vijayawada region.

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“SRM University-AP is a proof of concept of a visionary state, similar to Hitech Hyderabad a proof of united Andhra.” – Honourable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Nara Chandrababu Naidu

SRM University-AP had the privilege of welcoming the Honourable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri Nara Chandrababu Naidu on campus on March 11, 2025. The Honourable CM, who visited the campus as the chief guest of the Conference of Population Dynamics and Development, organised under the auspices of the Planning Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, held an exclusive interaction with the leadership and management of SRM University-AP on infrastructure planning, development and execution of the upcoming projects.

The leadership team of SRM AP, headed by the Chancellor Dr T R Paarivendhar, Pro-Chancellor Dr P Sathyanarayanan, Vice Chancellor Prof. Manoj K Arora, Executive Director – Research, SRM Group of Institutions, Prof. D Narayana Rao and Registrar, Dr R Premkumar, showcased the exemplary growth of the university emphasising the establishment of various new-age infrastructure and facilities catering to foster a future-ready academic community.

Prof. D Narayana Rao presented the Honourable CM with the university infrastructure planning and development plan and execution period for the same in the upcoming years. He gave a comprehensive overview of the future projects, including the proposed Centre for Green Hydrogen & Clean Energy Innovation, Centre for Quantum Computing, Centre for Interplanetary Exploration, SRM Medical College, AI Institute, Skilling Academy, etc. Prof. Rao assured that SRM AP would strive towards becoming a centre for transformative learning, research innovations and a successful startup incubator and sought the required support from the Government, by allocating the required resources.

In his interaction with the Honourable CM, Chancellor Dr T R Paarivendhar stated, “We follow our respected Chief Minister Shri Chandrababu Naidu’s vision to transform Amaravati into an innovation hub, and Green Co. SRM University-AP as a new-age holistic university align our strategic goals for development in cognisance to CM’s pioneering vision of Swarn Andhra Vision 2047.”

The Honourable CM congratulated the apex team of the university on its outstanding progress in the seven years, paving the path of learning and growth in Andhra Pradesh. He opined that the future is Internet of Things, Quantum Computing and Green Energy. With SRM AP being a leader in tertiary education, he advised that the university develop a strong workforce of designers, coders, and experts with skills in algorithms and hardware who are pivotal in building a progressive state. The Honourable CM recommended SRM AP to lead the startup ecosystem and produce more entrepreneurs by establishing a dedicated Centre for Innovation and Startup ecosystem.

The Honourable CM inaugurated two newly constructed buildings at SRM AP: C V Raman Block and Ganga Hostel Block (Residential facility for students). In addition, the Honourable CM laid the foundation stones for four new buildings: Industrial Research Park, Academic Cluster, Ganga-B Hostel Block, and Vedavathi-II Hostel Block.

The distinguished visit from the Honourable Chief Minister Shri Chandrababu Naidu is a testament to the relentless support and visionary direction he has offered to SRM University-AP throughout the years. Pro-Chancellor Dr P Sathyanarayanan remarked, “The perceptive insights of the Honourable Chief Minister on SRM University-AP’s initiatives and prospects have aided in aligning our development plans with the objectives of national education.”

SRM AP has made remarkable progress in its infrastructural, academic, and institutional student placement record. The unwavering support and resources from the Government of Andhra Pradesh encourage the university to become globally connected, regionally transformative, and nationally relevant.

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The Aadigyam Programme 2023 organized by the Directorate of IR & HS, SRM University-AP welcomed faculty and students from The Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia, for a 5-day immersive programme from Aug 16th to Aug 20th 2024.

Aadigyan Indian immersion program was inaugurated by the honourable Vice Chancellor of SRM University-AP, Prof. Manoj K Arora, Bharadhwaj Sivakumaran, Jayaseelan Murugaiyan, Mr Sidharth Tripathy and Vishnupad. “Aadigyan India Immersion 2024” is a flagship initiative of the university to promote India’s cultural and knowledge traditions.

Students participated in various short courses on Future Prospects and Introduction – Design Thinking By Mr. Satya – PSB, Entrepreneurial Mindset. Introduction of Thinking Like an Entrepreneur dynamic sessions were held on entrepreneurship and innovation by Mr. Sidharth Tripathy, Introduction to Business Insight: Today and Beyond- Dr. Kamesh – PSB, Introduction to Digital Marketing Mastery Dr Rohit / Dr Md Asadul – PSB

This collaborative initiative also focused on promoting the rich heritage of Andhra Pradesh where the students from Malaysia were taken to experience the natural landscapes and cultural delicacies of the state.

Dr. Sudeshna Saha, Assistant Director of International Relations and Higher Studies, conducted a discussion with the IR & HS team and the leadership team on various mobility programs. The topics included Student and Faculty Exchange, Transfer Programs, Joint Research Initiatives, and exploring opportunities for mutual collaboration between Tokyo University and SRM University AP

The industrial visit saw participation from a total of 13 members, including 1 professor, and 7 students from UTP Malaysia, as well as 2 staff members and 2 students from SRM University AP.

As part of the 5 days Indian Immersion Program, SRM University AP organized an industrial visit on August 18th, 2024, for the Malaysia professor and students. The group visited the Coca-Cola factory, where they first interacted with the head of the department and watched an instructional video outlining the guidelines and safety precautions for the tour.

Following this, the students were taken to the simulation room, where they observed the production process of Thumbs Up and other flavored beverages. They then toured various sections of the plant to see how different drinks are bottled and packed.

The visit began with a brief introduction of the team, followed by a presentation on the Ibrahimpatnam Coal-Based Power Station. After the presentation, the group toured the entire power station, including the coal heating and cooling units, gaining an understanding of the coal-based power generation process and how electricity is supplied to the Vijayawada region.

They also got to visit the famous landmarks of Vijayawada, such as the Dhyana Buddha statue, Prakasham Barrage, etc.

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