Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam
MottoEducation For Everyone
TypePublic
Established2008
Vice-ChancellorNimma Venkata Rao[1]
Location
Etcherla
,
Andhra Pradesh
,
India
AffiliationsUGC
Websitewww.brau.edu.in

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam is a state university located in Etcherla, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was established in 2008 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The university is named after B. R. Ambedkar.

History

The Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam was established by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in 2008. The university was given control of the Andhra University campus in Etcherla and all its affiliated colleges in Srikakulam. The first Vice-Chancellor (VC) was S.V. Sudhakar, followed by H. Lajipathi Rai in 2013.[2] Nimma Venkata Rao was appointed VC in January 2021.[3] In November 2023, Gedela Srinubabu, an executive body member of the university, made an announcement regarding a collaborative initiative to introduce skill-based programs. The objective is to address and mitigate the migration of young individuals from the North Andhra region who seek employment opportunities elsewhere.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "VC Profile". www.brau.edu.in. Dr.B.R.Ambedkar University, Srikakulam – Dr.B.R.Ambedkar University, Srikakulam. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
  2. ↑ "About Us". Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Srikakulam. Archived from the original on 3 July 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2017. May appear white on white.
  3. ↑ "Srikakulam: Teachers should follow punctuality says V-C Prof Nimma Venkata Rao". The Hans India. 23 January 2021.
  4. ↑ Bureau, The Hindu (3 November 2023). "Ambedkar University, Pulsus Group to conduct skill training programmes". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 30 December 2023.


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