The Directorate of International Relations & Higher Studies welcomed the students and faculty from Ryukoku University, Japan for the “Discover India 2025 ” programme.
A 4-day Discover India 2025 programme conducted by the Directorate of International Relations and Higher Studies was inaugurated by Dr K A Sunitha – Associate Professor and Head, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering alongside Dr Mahesh Kumar Ravva – Associate Professor and Assistant Dean Research; Dr Ishita Sar – Assistant Professor from Paari School of Business and Prof. P Vivekananda Shanmuganathan – Professor, Mechanical 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, visits were made to Electronic Cooling Lab, Computer Science and Engineering labs, Research Lab’s, Civil Engineering Labs and Drone and Centre for Geospatial Technologies.
A discussion was 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 Ryukoku University and SRM University-AP.
An interactive session was organised for Destination Japan students currently learning Japanese at SRM University-AP, supported by SRM Global. Professors Otsu Hirotaka & Prof. Kimura Mutsumi delivered an engaging presentation on Ryukaku University, highlighting job and internship opportunities in Japan. The session provided a platform for Destination Japan students to interact with peers learning Japanese. Over 52 students actively participated, making the event a resounding success.
As part of the “Discover India” programme, SRM University-AP organised an industrial visit to HCL Technologies Limited, Vijayawada, on February 26, 2025. A total of 15 participants, including professors, staff, and students from Ryukoku University, Forum Engineering, and SRM University-AP, attended. The Japanese group had a valuable experience, interacting with HCL’s Health Center and the Head of Training and Recruitment team.
Participants visited landmarks such as the Dhyana Buddha statue, Bhavani Island and the Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada, deepening their appreciation of Indian culture.
