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GIET Granted Autonomous Status

Education
 Rajahmundry :
Godavari Institute of Engineering and Technology (GIET) has been granted autonomous status.

The GIET, established in 1998, is the first engineering college in East Godavari district to get the autonomy. There are about 32 engineering colleges in the district.

The GIET can now design its academic curriculum, conduct examinations, introduce new courses and evaluate examination papers. The GIET has its own controller of examinations.

It has 4,000-student strength and offers eight M.Tech courses.

In 2006, the GIET received National Board of Accreditation (NBA) and got UGC recognition later. It got permanent affiliation to Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada (JNTUK) in 2013 and obtained “A” grade NAAC recognition in the same year.

GIET general manager D Subba Raju told TNIE that plans were afoot to get deemed university status next year or in 2016.

The GIET is having necessary faculty and infrastructure to become a deemed university, he said.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Andhra Pradesh / Express News Service / July 02nd, 2014

GBI to launch renewable solar power chargers

Business & Economy, Education, Green Initiatives / Environment, Science & Technology, World Opinion
BuffaloGrid managing director Daniel Becerra, along with GBI India Head Srinivas Gogineni explaining about the device, in Vijayawada on Friday. /. Photo. Ch. Vijaya Bhaskar / The Hindu
BuffaloGrid managing director Daniel Becerra, along with GBI India Head Srinivas Gogineni explaining about the device, in Vijayawada on Friday. /. Photo. Ch. Vijaya Bhaskar / The Hindu

Global Business Incubator (GBI) in association with BuffaloGrid, a UK-based Solar Power Systems manufacturer, is planning to introduce off-grid electrical solutions across India.

GBI, based at Koneru Lakshmaiah University (KLU), will soon launch renewable solar power chargers in rural areas for sustainable economic growth, particularly in villages. The project will begin by August this year, said GBI India Head Srinivas Gogineni.

BuffaloGrid founder and managing director Daniel Becerra who was in the city, gave a power point presentation to students on the solar powered recharging device titled ‘BuffaloGrid’ at KLU on Friday. “BuffaloGrid is a device which can recharge 100 mobile phones, solar power lamps and other devices a day. The equipment, which will be supplied to agents free of cost, is safe and reliable for charging. Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited CEO Richard Branson is mentoring our product,” said Mr. Daniel.

Mr. Srinivas said off-grid devices enable social inclusion, e-government and help in poverty eradication. United Nations recognised that mobile phones are one of the biggest contributors to economic growth in the rural areas.

K.L. University vice-president Koneru Raja Hareen said the solar power device (BuffaloGrid) would focus on cellphone recharging, which means access to all critical services such as mobile banking, water point mapping, health care and even access to broadband services.

“The company will conduct a trial run with 40 devices. After the trial is completed, BuffaloGrid will start operations in India in the next two months,” said Mr. Hareen.

According to Mr. Srinivas, BuffaloGrid embarked upon expansion of its operations in Uganda, Ghana and India. Already, 12,000 agents had been identified in India.

The mobile phone would be recharged only if the port is unlocked in the device with an SMS. The details of the mobile phone recharged would be recorded by BuffaloGrid, and the company would collect charges from the service providers or mobile companies. “Deliberations in this regard are under way,” said Mr. Srinivas.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Vijayawada / by Rajulapudi Srinivas / Vijayawada – June 27th, 2014

Three-day Archi Tech show opened

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Education, Science & Technology
Students of Varaha College of Architecture and Planning showing a model at the Archi Tech Show in the city on Friday. Photo: C. V. SUBRAHMANYAM. / The Hindu
Students of Varaha College of Architecture and Planning showing a model at the Archi Tech Show in the city on Friday. Photo: C. V. SUBRAHMANYAM. / The Hindu

The exhibition will be on till Sunday. Modular kitchens, latest switches, several building materials, solar panels, glass decorative items, fibre flower pots, blinds, wardrobes and furniture, among others, are tastefully put on display to enable one to appreciate the exhibition.

From a breathtaking water cascade and ultramodern water purifiers to a variety of interior decoration items, wall papers and gadgets that make life easier – the Archi Tech Show 2014 has them all.

Even before one enters the show, a solar-powered, 1 HP pumpset welcomes one pointing at the immense possibilities of alternative energy in future.

An iron gazebo that can be erected in the yard or on terrace can be turned into a stylish accessory for good life, if only one has the space.

Modular kitchens, latest switches, several building materials, solar panels, glass decorative items, fibre flower pots, blinds, wardrobes and furniture, among others, are tastefully put on display to enable one to appreciate the exhibition.

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The three-day show, being conducted for the ninth year by Indian Institute of Architects, Visakhapatnam chapter, in association with Millennium Trade Wings, opened at AMCOSA Auditorium on Friday evening. It will be on till Sunday and entry is free. The show was inaugurated by managing director of CMR Group Mavoori Venkataramana.

IIA Visakhapatnam Centre chairman Y. Madhava Rao and Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India Visakhapatnam Chapter chairman B Raja Srinivas were among those present.

Murli Menda of Millennium Trade Wings said the show with more than 70 stalls had improved with a number of new products.

For people looking for premium products in an effort to have comfortable and stylish homes, UPVC windows offer a choice. Similarly, fibre flower pots give one an opportunity to decorate homes in contrasting colours to match the décor.

PVC pipes, electric appliances, motors, security systems, and roofing solutions offer several options to builders and those planning to construct a house of their own and give an idea of the costs. Architecture students of Andhra University, GITAM University and Varaha College of Architecture and Planning put up an impressive display of their work.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Visakhapatnam / by Special Correspondent / Visakhapatnam – June 27th, 2014

Andhra Pradesh staff identify hillocks for establishing institutes

About Seemandhra / Andhra Pradesh, Education, Science & Technology
Picture for representational purpose (Photo: DC/File)
Picture for representational purpose (Photo: DC/File)

Hyderabad:

Lack of availability of large tracts of land in and around, Vijayawada has put major institutions like the IITs and IIMs in a spot. Vijayawada revenue division, which covers the city and suburbs like Kankipadu, Ibrah-impatnam and rural pockets of Nandigama, Mylavaram. Jaggai-ahpet, has only 12,143 acres of all kinds of government land, that are mostly hillocks.

While the state administration has asked for land for a Central University on about 500 acres, AIIMS on 100 acres and APSP additional battalion, 150 to 200 acres, the authorities do not have a single stretch of land to offer.

The situation is similar in Gudivada revenue division and the only hope for Krishna district is the land in Nuzivid. As the Machilipatnam revenue division is highly prone to floods and not connected to mainstream cities it is unlikely to get the prestigious institutes. The other hope for the capital zone is Mangalgiri area of neighbouring Guntur district.

“The forest, revenue, endowments and Wakf land together account for 12,143 acres. Even land at Jayanthipuram near Jaggaiahpet is a hillock. This land may be allotted to APSP battalion,” a senior revenue official said.

Even for an IIT or an IIM only five spots have been shown in and around Vijayawada. They need 50 acres of land each. “Most of the hillock areas are already quarried. There is serious scarcity of land,” said an official. There is no government land available in the core city of Vijayawada.

source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com / Deccan Chronicle / Home> Nation> Education / DC / by U. Sudhakar Reddy / June 28th, 2014

ANU Lands DRDO Project on Info Code

Business & Economy, Education, Science & Technology
Guntur :
The prestigious Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has awarded a project to Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) to design and develop CDMA transceiver.

Vice-chancellor K Viynna Rao said that the significance of the project was that a special code would be developed by using specially designed software, which would ensure that enemies could not crack the code to get the information of the Army. Even if the enemies tried to tap information on the Army, they would get only noise but no information. The main objective of the project is to strengthen the information and communication system of the Army.

The vice-chancellor said that the Field Programme Gate Array (FPGA) technology would be used to develop the code and added that the DRDO had sanctioned Rs 29 lakh to the university for the project. P Siddaiah, the dean of university college of engineering, who would be the principal investigator of the project, said that the DRDO project would earn the university nationwide reputation.

Three Ministers to Visit ANU Today

Guntur: Ministers Ganta Srinivasa Rao, Prathipati Pulla Rao and Ravela Kishore Babu will participate in several programmes at Acharya Nagarjuna University Saturday. In a release here Friday, ANU vice-chancellor K Viyanna Rao said that release of results of PECET-2014, inauguration of new research scholars and engineering college boys hostels and laying of a foundation for international students hostel will be organised Saturday. Prof L Venugopal Reddy, chairman, AP State Council of Higher Education, and Ponnur MLA Dhulipalla Narendra Kumar will attend the Programmes.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Andhra Pradesh / by Express News Service / June 28th, 2014

KLU Students to Bring Energy to Villages

Education, Science & Technology

Vijayawada : 

Global Business Incubator (GBI) and Buffalo Grid Limited announced a strategic alliance in affiliation with KL University here Friday. KLU vice-resident Koneru Raja Harin told mediamen that Buffalo Grid’s partnership with GBI in association with KLU was aimed at providing the Buffalo Grid’s innovative ‘Off-Grid Electrical Solutions’ in the Indian rural markets and, leveraging the technical and marketing support from the KLU students.

“Our solution offers power to the rural people at affordable price. The off-grid technology focuses on cell phone charging and works on solar energy and thus can be used even during power cuts,” Off-Grid Electrical Solutions managing director Daniel Becerra said.

GBI director for India Srinivas Gogineni said that they were recruiting interested students in a training programme wherein they can turn into entrepreneurs to solve the problems in rural areas. “As many as 16 start-ups have been formed by the KLU students within a year. In the next three months, we are planning to introduce it to the students of other colleges as well.” He added that they were looking for tie-ups with companies for funding.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States / Andhra Pradesh / by Express News Service / June 28th, 2014

ANU Signs MoU with West Georgia University

Education, World Opinion

Guntur :

With a view to get a foreign degree to the students, Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of West Georgia, and is in the process of signing two more MoUs with the Fort Valley State University, Georgia and the State University of New York Institute of Technology, New York.

ANU vice-chancellor K Viyanna Rao said that students who complete their first year in MSc (biotechnology) are eligible to pursue their second year in University of West Georgia and Fort Valley State University, to obtain MS in Biology and Biotechnology respectively. While, those who are admitted to first year MBA can pursue the ultimate year in Richards College of Business in University of West Georgia.

The students who are admitted to the first year MTech computer science, ECE and technology management are eligible to complete their course in the collaborated State University of New York Institute of Technology, for their MS in Computer & Information Technology, Tele Communications and Technology management respectively.

Viyanna Rao also expressed his happiness as the foreign universities accepted the standards of ANU, and for taking into consideration the credits system followed there in the first year. He said that students would be benefited enormously because of the reduction in expenditure due to this collaboration and also added that the partner universities agreed further to consider incentives and scholarships to students based on their performance.

He asked the interested students to contact prof. V Chandra Sekhara Rao, Director, International Students Cell, Acharya Nagarjuna University or refer www.anu.ac.in for further details.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States / Andhra Pradesh / by Express News Service / June 19th, 2014

Top educational institutes to come up in 3 clusters of Andhra Pradesh

About Seemandhra / Andhra Pradesh, Education

Centre to provide support, efforts to begin academics early

Hyderabad :

Indian Institute of Technology, Indian Institute of Management, All-India Institute of Medical Sciences and Central University are among major institutions, varsities and centres of excellence to be set up in Andhra Pradesh with the Central Government’s support.

The newly formed Andhra Pradesh Government has begun identifying land required to set up these institutions and other infrastructure in the three circuits of Tirupati, the Krishna-Guntur region and Visakhaptanam, Ganta Srinivasa Rao, State Minister for Human Resources Development, said.

Speaking to newspersons after assuming office at the State Secretariat here today, he said, “A meeting held with State Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has decided to begin academic sessions early from makeshift premises till such time as the infrastructure required for these projects gets created.”

He said it was decided to locate an IIT, NIT, IIIT, IIM, IIS Education Research, AIIMs, Central University, Tribal University, Agriculture University and the National Institute of Disaster Management, in clusters based on the availability of infrastructure, connectivity and human resources in these areas.

Accordingly, the State Ministry of Urban Development has been entrusted the task of identifying land for these institutes. The port city of Vizag, which would be developed as financial hub, will have an IIM, IIIT, a tribal varsity and an Institute of Petroleum. It was decided that Vizag would be an ideal location for a petroleum institute as the PCPIR (Petroleum, Chemical and Petrochemical Investment Region) is coming up in the costal region there and HPCL is a major player.

It is proposed to set up an AIIMS, NIT, NIDM and Agriculture University in the Krishna-Guntur area. And Tirupati would host a Central University, IISCR and IIT. Each of the three circuits would have about 1,000 acres initially, with a proposal to increase it by another 1,000 acres.

Referring to fee reimbursement issue, he said, “The Government will ensure that students do not suffer due to division of the State. The modalities were being worked out.

source: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com / Business Line / Home> News / by V. Rishi Kumar / Hyderabad – June 18th, 2014

Youth emerges successful in pauper trial

Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Education, Inspiration /Positive News and Features
Rahul Mahajan
Rahul Mahajan

They set out with empty pockets but returned richer. City boy Rajul Mahajan and his two friends Abhimanyu Rao and Manobal were eager to determine if having money and being rich are two different things. The trio is convinced that it is not money alone that makes one rich.

The three boys, who are pursuing a degree in Economics in Hans Raj College in New Delhi, headed to Agra where they visited the Mogul emperor Shah Jahan’s ‘monument of love’ Taj Mahal, and managed to return to their hostel, without carrying a single paisa or even their mobile phones.

Rahul is a product of Siddhartha Public School in the city. “We did not even carry our student ID cards and managed to travel back and forth thanks to a few good-natured people who helped us. Our only transgression was a lie that we had been robbed of our money by pick-pockets. We were given help by strangers because people respond differently to the beggars and those who genuinely need help,” says Rahul.

With a sound financial background, it was a new experience for him to sleep in the open and make do with a small cup of tea and a few biscuits for a meal. “The most difficult part was convincing the caretakers of Sulabh public toilets. The first time, we were shooed off the place but we managed to convince them in the second attempt,” he recalls with a smile.

More than anything else, the trip has infused a confidence in the boys to face unfamiliar situations and people. “The fear of being surrounded by strangers in an unknown terrain is no more,” he declares, informing that help came from the most unexpected quarter. “A Good Samaritan working in the parking lot of Taj Mahal was of great help. He wanted us also to help others without expecting anything in return,” he fondly reminisces.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Vijayawada / by G. Venkataramana Rao / Vijayawada – June 24th, 2014

508 acres identified for tribal university

Education

Works pertaining to establishing a tribal university in Rampachodvaram Agency revenue division are in full swing, after the Centre has announced that a tribal university will come up in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana each.

Higher Education Department Principal Secretary asked East Godavari Collector Neetu Prasad to identify suitable land for the university with physical and social infrastructure which includes good road, rail and air connectivity, under the provisions of the AP Reorganisation Act, 2014. The Collector, in turn, referred the request to Rampachodavaram ITDA Project Officer Gandham Chandrudu, asking him to identify the site.

Rampachodavaram RDO was asked to submit a detailed report pertaining to the available land for the purpose, along with the required documents. The report was sent recently and the ITDA Project Officer inspected a piece of land measuring 508 acres on Tuesday. The proposed land is about 6 to 8 km away form Rampachodavaram, 49 km from Rajahmundry railway station and 37 km from Rajahmundry airport.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> National> Andhra Pradesh / by Special Correspondent / Rampachodavaram – June 11th, 2014