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The Hindu
24-07-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Divi's Lab donates ₹3.21 crore to boost AU's infrastructure
Divi's Labs Donates to Andhra University Divi's Laboratories Limited (DLL), led by Chairman Murali K. Divi, has donated ₹3.21 crore towards infrastructure development at Andhra University under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, according to a press release issued on Thursday. The university's Chemistry laboratory-1 was modernised with ₹36 lakhs, Chemistry laboratory-2 received ₹49.96 lakhs for upgrades. Additionally, 72 RO plants worth ₹2.36 crore, were installed across various departments said the release. Andhra University Vice Chancellor Prof. G. P. Rajasekhar inaugurated Chemistry Lab-2, in the presence of AU and DLL staff. DLL Vice President L.V. Ramana, general manager Y.S. Koteswara Rao were also present. Prof. Rajasekhar said: 'These laboratories are designed to support PG students and researchers. They are equipped with essential facilities such as a fume chamber, dry oven, vacuum oven, storage for chemicals, and necessary chemicals for experiments.' The RO plants included overhead tanks, machinery, and stainless steel storage tanks. Ten plants are installed in the Arts College, 14 in the Science College, 2 in the Pharmacy College, 1 in the Law College, 11 in the Engineering College, 2 in the Women's Engineering College, 1 in IASE, 1 in the Distance Education Centre, 3 in the Researchers' Hostel, 3 in Women's Hostels, 10 in Boys' Hostels, 3 in the International Students' Hostel, and 11 in other offices. Mr. Ramana said: 'The RO units will provide clean drinking water to students of various departments and hostels, and staff across the offices at Andhra University.
The Hindu
07-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Importance of volunteer service emphasised to keep Vizag clean and beautiful
U.S. Consul General in Hyderabad, Jennifer Larson, emphasised the importance of volunteer service to keep the city clean and beautiful, on the occasion of Community Day, at Rushikonda Beach, here on Saturday. The American Corner at Andhra University organised the event. As part of the event, the Consul General participated in a beach clean-up drive along with students and volunteers. She appreciated the enthusiastic participation of the volunteers, students, and local citizens, expressing happiness over the collaborative efforts for such environmental initiatives. Speaking at the event, Andhra University (AU) Vice-Chancellor G.P. Rajasekhar noted that programmes like these contribute significantly to maintaining cleanliness at beaches. He praised the volunteers for their energetic and dedicated participation. Registrar E.N. Dhanumjaya Rao called for making the beach plastic-free. He urged the implementation of special measures to reduce plastic usage and commended the volunteers for their efforts to maintain the beach in an eco-friendly manner. AU Director of Physical Education N. Vijay Mohan, NSS coordinator S. Haranath, NCC coordinator N.M. Yugandhar, Public Diplomacy Officer Emilia Smith from the U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad, American Spaces coordinator Melissa Nandula, and AU American Corner coordinator Paul Douglas and others participated in this event.
