“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.
