The Honorable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N Chandrababu Naidu released the master plan for the new and fast upcoming SRM University, AP - Amaravati, which is set to commence programs in engineering from August of this year.

Dr. P Sathyanarayanan, President of SRM University, AP - Amaravati. said:

"SRM is embracing a new method of learning, not seen before in India. We will emphasize practical and application oriented learning via projects and lab courses rather than monologues that are the typical feature of our classrooms. We would like to create a world class environment for our students here at SRM University, AP - Amaravati; and we want to help them create tomorrow,"

SRM University, AP - Amaravati is currently establishing partnerships with reputed international universities from the US, the UK, and Singapore. With support from these international institutions, there will be a significant focus on both pure and applied research in areas of renewable energy, space technology, IoT, blue economy, nanotechnologies, and much more.

Dr. Narayana Rao, Pro - Vice Chancellor of SRM University, AP - Amaravati. said:

"Developing research led universities is fundamental to the progress of the state and the nation. We aim to do just that by bringing solutions to the problems that plague today's world,"

SHRISTI [ SRM Habitat for Research & Innovation in Science & Technology for Industries ] aims to create 100 companies and generate 10,000 jobs in next 10 years. This innovation center will provide customized build-up space and research infrastructure with supporting services.

Other Important Takeaways:

1. About 15,000 students are expected to get admission by the end of the first phase and 30,000 by the end of the second phase.
2. The state government had allotted 200 acres of land at Neerukonda in the capital region.
3. Buildings including academic blocks, hostels and faculty quarters with a total built-up area of 6.75 lakh will be constructed in 100 acres the first phase which is five years from the launch of operations.

Courtesy: ANI Feed