24-07-2025
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.
