In the next chapter of the Orientation Programme for the Freshmen-2020, Dr Raghunath Anant Mashelkar will be joining us today, September 17, 2020, at 4 pm to meet and greet the new students.

Dr Mashelkar is a multifaceted scientist and chemical engineer of our country. He is the former Director-General of CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research). He was the President of Indian National Science Academy (INSA), President of Institution of Chemical Engineers (ICE) and also served as President of Global Research Alliance. He is a director on board of India’s several leading companies, from Tata to Reliance.

He is the Fellow of Royal Society (FRS), the highest honour reserved for world’s pathbreaking scientists. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng), Foreign Associate of US National Academy of Engineering and the US National Academy of Sciences.

The President of India has honoured him with Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award of India. Dr Mashelkar has also received the Star of Asia Award (2005) of Business Week (USA) at the hands of George Bush (Sr), Former President of USA. Apart from this, he has been bestowed with numerous awards and recognitions for his contributions in the arena of science and research.

It is a privilege for SRM University-AP to have such an eminent personality among us. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to avail this opportunity to listen to the great man within such close proximity.

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SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh has beseeched PADMA BHUSHAN Dr Varaprasad Reddy – Founder & Chairman of Shantha Biotechnics Ltd. to deliver a motivational speech during the Orientation Programme designed to welcome the Freshmen 2020.

Dr Varaprasad Reddy is a versatile personality who has excelled in various domains of science and technology, entrepreneurship, and industrial development. He is the founder of Shantha Biotechnics, a company that purposes to produce cost-efficient vaccines for the dwellers of India. Shantha Biotechnics developed India’s first ‘indigenously developed’ vaccine against Hepatitis-B which was made available in the market at a much reduced cost in comparison to the imported alternatives.

The credit is due to Dr Varaprasad Reddy and his vision for enabling India to become the leading manufacturer of vaccines. His fervor to contribute to the country won him several accolades such as the coveted PADMA BHUSHAN award from the government of India, and honorary ‘doctorate’ from various universities of repute.

The Freshmen 2020 are encouraged to avail the opportunity of attending the session with the illustrious Dr Varaprasad Reddy on September 18, 2020 at 11 a.m., who would propel you towards brilliance and compassion.

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The Orientation Programme designed for Freshmen 2020 by SRM University- AP, Andhra Pradesh will have Dr Manda Chiranjeevi Das deliver a stirring talk on September 18, 2020, at 2.30 p.m.

Dr Das is a coveted Management Consultant who also owns a certificate in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt in addition to certificates in Counselling, Communication Media, Transactional Analysis, Radio & Journalism, and Effective Classroom Communication. He is a Visiting Professor at Acharya Nagarjuna University, Krishna University, K L University. and Vivekananda Institute of Human Excellence along with being a Professor Emeritus and Dean of Management Studies at SRK Engineering College.

Dr Das is a Management Consultant at Ramesh Hospitals, and trains personnel engaged with Police, Revenue, Transport, APSRTC, APGENCO, Banks, College and School, and other Public and Private Sector Organizations. He is also an active member of many literary and cultural organizations in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. He is a member of the Forum for Child Rights, negotiator of the Anti-hijacking Committee of Vijayawada Airport, and is committed to the service of rehabilitating street children.

Dr Das is a freelance journalist contributing articles to Andhra Prabha, Indian Express, The Hindu, Hans India, Sakshi, etc. He is the Editor of Chamber News, a fortnightly published by the Vijayawada Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He is a writer, actor, and director of Telugu Drama, staging hundreds of performances.

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Department of Economics, SRM University-AP, Andhra Pradesh is organizing e-seminar on “Macroeconomic Issue of Declining GDP Growth: A Lesson for Future“. The session is to be held on October 02, 2020 at 11 a.m. to provide an insight into the subject and the current world economy, understanding of which is crucial to the students of Economics and Management.

Distinguished speakers such as Dr Vinod Mishra, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Monash Business School, Monash University, Australia, and Prof Pravakar Sahoo, Professor and Course Director of Indian Economy Services, Institute of Economic Growth, New Delhi, India, are invited to deliver lectures during the seminar. The e-seminar will be convened by Dr Ghanshyam Pandey, Assistant Professor and Faculty Coordinator, Department of Economics, SRM University AP.

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To further grace our Orientation Programme for the Freshmen-2020, Ms Saritha KGV will be joining us tomorrow, September 19, 2020, at 10.45 am. Ms Saritha is everything that today’s women aspire to be. She is valiantly leading the Police Force as the Additional Superintendent of Police (CID). She is in-charge of SP Women Protection Cell, NRI cell, Narcotic Cell and General Offences Wing.

Ms Saritha obtained an MSc. in Psychology and LL.M degrees with outstanding records as a student. She was the Best Outgoing Student during her Intermediate. She further received four gold medals in LL.B along with securing the first position in Osmania University. The 2010 batch recruit has received Several Commendation Certificates along with the Best woman Police Officer in 2016 award by AP Govt on International Women’s Day 2016.

Join early so that you do not miss a moment of this inspirational session with Ms Saritha.

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