The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Nara Chandrababu Naidu, inaugurated the Mahatma Gandhi Academic Block, one of the largest academic blocks in the country, 3 new hostel blocks, and the global innovation challenge— V-Launchpad 2025 on Monday in Amaravati. The event marked a pivotal moment in the university’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and global collaboration.
The Chief Minister, who had laid the foundation stone for the Central Block of VIT-AP in 2016, has graced the occasion as chief guest today and inaugurated the Mahatma Gandhi Academic Block—India’s largest single academic block. Standing tall at 45 meters and spanning 7.68 lakh square feet, the block houses cutting-edge classrooms, lecture halls, collaborative learning spaces, and a 700-seater auditorium. His visit to the campus signifies a powerful milestone in the institution’s remarkable journey towards becoming a global center of learning and innovation.
Speaking on the occasion,
Chandrababu Naidu has lauded VIT-AP’s vision and infrastructure, expressing pride in its contribution to shaping Andhra Pradesh as a global knowledge and innovation hub. As part of the Swarnaandhra Roadmap 2047, the government envisions transforming Amaravati into a Quantum Valley, a global hub for advanced technology and innovation. The roadmap aims to grow Andhra Pradesh’s economy to $2.4 trillion and raise the per capita income to Rs 58 lakh by 2047.
CM appreciated the VIT Group Founder and Chancellor Dr. G. Viswanathan for establishing VIT-AP University in Amaravati, which has achieved an impressive 95% placement rate for its graduates. The government envisions the university expanding its student strength to 50,000 by 2047.
With the establishment of institutions like VIT-AP, Amaravati is rapidly emerging as an education hub, attracting numerous prestigious universities. The government remains committed to enhancing education standards across the state. Students are encouraged to “think global, go global,” dream big, and work hard to achieve their goals.
Dignitaries, including Kandula Durgesh, Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Cinematography; and Tenali Sravan Kumar, MLA, Tadikonda Constituency attended the ceremony.
