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Vikrama Simhapuri University student participates in Global Youth Summit in Karnataka

Vikrama Simhapuri University student participates in Global Youth Summit in Karnataka

The Hindu09-06-2025
Vikrama Simhapuri University (VSU) student and National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteer B. Yugandhar Reddy represented Andhra Pradesh at the Global Youth Summit – 2025 held at Yenepoya University in Mangaluru during June 5-6. He is currently pursuing an Integrated Biotechnology course at the university.
The summit was organised by the State NSS Cell of Karnataka under the sponsorship of the State government. Around 700 young leaders from various parts of the world participated in the event. The discussions were held on various topics such as youth leadership, social responsibility, and global citizenship.
VSU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Allam Srinivasa Rao on Monday expressed happiness over the participation of an NSS volunteer from the university in an international event. On the occasion, Registrar, Principal of the University College, NSS Programme Coordinator, NSS Programme Officers, along with faculty members and students from various departments conveyed their wishes to Yugandhar Reddy.
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