Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday reviewed the progress of various institutions being set up in Andhra Pradesh at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas in New Delhi.
Higher Education Secretary K. Sanjay Murthy briefed him on the status of institutions, said a press release.
The Vice President was also briefed about the progress made so far in establishing and operationalisation several institutes across Andhra Pradesh.
These included the Central University of Andhra Pradesh in Anantapur, the Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh in Vizianagaram, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Tirupati, National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Tadepalligudem, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Visakhapatnam, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Tirupati, Petroleum University Indian Institute of Petroleum and Energy – (IIPE), Agricultural University Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) in Guntur, Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing in Kurnool, National Institute of Disaster Management and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Mangalagiri.
The Vice President discussed the progress made in the operationalisation of the Centre of Excellence for Studies in Classical Telugu and the establishment of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Regional Institute of Education in Nellore, the release added.
Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met the Vice President on Monday and briefed him on the subject.
A detailed presentation on the topic was given by the Higher Education Secretary at the Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas.
Minister of Health and Family Welfare; Chemicals and Fertilizers, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya and the Minister of State, Home Affairs, Nityanad Rai also briefed VP Naidu about the status of institutions under their respective ministries at his chamber in Parliament House today, the statement read.
Vice President Naidu asked the concerned ministries to address the issues that take place so that the projects can be expedited. He also asked the departments to ensure the early completion of the projects.
The Government of India decided to set up several institutions in Andhra Pradesh under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014.
The Vice President has been directing various ministries and departments for early completion and full-fledged operationalisation of these projects for the larger benefit of the people of the state and the country. (ANI)
