New nodal officer for Swarna Andhra-Swachh Andhra initiative in Vizianagaram
SITAM College associate professor N. Satish Kumar has been appointed as Nodal Officer of Swarna Andhra- Swachh Andhra initiative in Vizianagaram district.
According to a press release from the college, Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) issued orders with regard to the appointment of Mr. Kumar, who would coordinate with officials in achieving the targets of the programme set by the government.
JNTU Vice-Chancellor D. Rajya Lakshmi handed over the appointment order to Mr. Kumar, who vowed to concentrate on green initiatives with the support of stakeholders. Dr. Rajya Lakshmi assured to extend the support from the university in organising seminars, workshops and rallies to highlight the importance of sanitation, cleanliness, green energy and other subjects identified by the government.
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