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Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
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AP charts green hydrogen future at summit
Vijayawada: India's push towards a sustainable energy future gained significant traction at the two-day Green Hydrogen Summit hosted by SRM-AP. The event, which concluded on Friday, brought together a distinguished assembly of policymakers, industry titans, and researchers, underscoring AP's unwavering commitment to sustainable energy development under the leadership of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. The second day of the summit on Saturday was marked by a series of engaging plenary sessions, an industry-academia conclave, and strategic discussions. Leaders from industry, science, academia, and policy engaged in robust dialogues covering technology innovations, infrastructural requirements, off-taker options, and critical funding and policy frameworks essential for India's green hydrogen journey. Key discussions highlighted the cost-effectiveness, broad industrial applications, and inherent sustainability of green hydrogen. A dedicated panel also delved into the promising scope of fuel cells. Dr R Vijay, director-ARCI, emphasised the potential of metallic bipolar plates and the urgent need for establishing electrolyser plants to facilitate large-scale hydrogen production. While the summit broadly championed the advantages of hydrogen production, it also served as a crucial forum for addressing the inherent challenges. Scientists and academicians presented the benefits, while industry leaders brought forth practical hurdles. Karthikeya A from APEDB notably pointed out the often-overlooked necessity of off-takers for the produced hydrogen, questioning whether sufficient market demand truly exists to consume the output. Discussions focused on cultivating a collaborative ecosystem. Dr Mallikarjun Bhavanari stressed the imperative for synergy between academia and industry, identifying infrastructure, material accessibility, and robust research and development (R&D) as pivotal factors in positioning India as a global hydrogen superpower. During the valedictory session, Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof Ch Satish Kumar offered a thought-provoking perspective. 'Let's not just celebrate green hydrogen progress; let's also talk about the difficulties in production, the health implications, and community-level engagement,' he urged. Prof D Narayana Rao, executive director-research, SRM Group of Institutions, said the summit was a success. He announced that under the directive of the Chief Minister, SRM-AP, in collaboration with NREDCAP, will host the Hydrogen Summit annually to review the progress made in Andhra Pradesh's green hydrogen journey.
Hans India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Naidu to inaugurate green hydrogen summit on July 18
Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate the Green Hydrogen Summit-2025 at the SRM University-AP campus on July 18, informed executive director (Research) of SRM-AP Prof D Narayana Rao. Addressing a press conference here on Tuesday along with pro vice-chancellor Prof Satish Kumar, vice-chairman and managing director of New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation Dr Kamalakar Babu, convener of the summit Dr M Pardha Sarathi, co-convener Dr Sujith Kalluri, Prof Narayana Rao said that the green hydrogen will be a game changing fuel for the future. Referring to the advantages of green hydrogen, Prof Narayana Rao said it is renewable and abundant and can be used across multiple sectors. The growing green hydrogen industry will create numerous jobs in manufacturing, engineering, and related sectors, he pointed out. Member of NITI Aayog Dr VK Saraswat, Union Minister of State Dr Chandrasekhar Pemmasani, Minister for Energy Gottipati Ravi Kumar, Chief Secretary K Vijayanand and Pro-Chancellor of SRM University-AP Dr P Sathyanarayanan would attend the summit. The two-day summit would be held in association with AP Government, IIT-Tirupati, IISER-Tirupati, Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, New and Renewable Energy Development Corporation of AP and the SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Tamil Nadu. Several leading industrialists engaged in hydrogen and renewable energies including SUZLON, ACME, NTPC, BPCL, KPI Green Hydrogen, Yamna Industries and many others are participating in the summit. The summit will focus on research and development, innovation, commercialisation, and alignment with the National Hydrogen Mission and discuss the policy framework and incentives to support hydrogen projects. Dr Kamalakar Babu said that India is poised to become an influential player in the global green hydrogen sector. Under the visionary leadership and foresight of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, the State has embraced national missions such as the National Hydrogen Mission with exceptional vigour and enthusiasm, he said.
Hans India
01-07-2025
- Sport
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Thirupathi secures silver at badminton championship
Amaravati: Badminton star, Rushendra Thirupathi, first-year BBA student of SRM-AP, clinched the silver medal in the Men's Singles category at the Yonex-Sunrise 11th Telangana State Senior Badminton Championship 2025. Hailing from the state of Telangana, Rushendra's dedication, discipline and relentless efforts have forged his name in the charts of successful champions in the field of Badminton. Previously, Rushendra secured gold at the Yonex-Sunrise 46th Junior National Badminton Championships 2023 at Bengaluru and a bronze medal in the NMDC Telangana International Challenge in 2024. After a six-month break, Rushendra returned to the courts with zeal and passion and triumphed through the championship, competing with 142 athletes, placing second after a fierce final match. After a well-awaited victory, Rushendra expressed his gratitude to his coaches, trainers, and team, who supported him during his time off. Director of Sports, Anup Singh Suryavanshi, applauded his remarkable achievement and congratulated the silver medallist. Prof Ch Satish Kumar, Pro Vice-Chancellor, appreciated the student. He quoted, 'Achievements like this make the university proud and motivates the trainers and coaching team to put in their extra efforts to prepare students for such events' Prof Manoj K Arora, Vice-Chancellor of SRM-AP, also expressed his appreciation for Rushendra, stating that the accomplishments of the rising sports star reflect the university's spirit—ambitious and unstoppable.
Hans India
24-06-2025
- Sport
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SRM-AP student breaks 2 world records in archery
Amaravati: First-year B Com student from the Paari School of Business of SRM-AP Budde Shanumukhi Naga Sai has brought global recognition to the University by breaking two world records and winning three silver medals in archery at the Singapore 2025 Asia Cup Leg 2. She set a new world record in the Under-21 Women Team (50m Compound) category with a score of 2101, surpassing the previous record of 2076, and also established a new world record in the Under-21 Mixed Team (50m Compound) category with a score of 1,420, edging past the earlier record of 1419. In addition to these record-breaking performances, Shanumukhi clinched three silver medals in the Individual Compound Women, Compound Mixed Team, and Compound Women Team events, solidifying her position as a rising star in international archery. Reflecting on her success, Shanumukhi shared, 'I am truly grateful and proud that my hard work has paid off. This achievement feels surreal, but it has come after navigating through intense pressure and challenging phases. Vice-Chancellor Prof Manoj K Arora, Pro-Vice Chancellor Dr Satish Kumar and Anup Singh Suryavanshi, Director (Sports) congratulated Shanumukhi on her remarkable feat.
Fashion Value Chain
17-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
SRM University-AP Ranks No.1 as 'The New-Age Emerging University' by IIRF 2025
Adding another prestigious accolade to its growing list of achievements, SRM University-AP, Amaravati, secured the top position in 'The New-Age Emerging University' segment by the Indian Institutional Ranking Framework (IIRF) 2025 under the Private University category. The IIRF evaluated leading educational institutions across the country based on comprehensive metrics, including Teaching-Learning Resources and Pedagogy, Research, Industry Income and Integration, Placement Strategies and Support, Future Orientation, External Perception and International Outlook. These parameters offer a balanced and holistic assessment, providing students, parents, and educators with an objective framework to evaluate institutional quality and performance. SRM University-AP, Amaravati SRM University-AP achieved top scores across these critical benchmarks, and claimed the top spot, reaffirming its position as a university committed to academic excellence, impactful faculty research, and transformative student outcomes. Dr P Sathyanarayana, Pro Chancellor, SRM University-AP, added, 'The journey of SRM-AP has always been about pushing boundaries, whether in pedagogy, research, or student empowerment. Securing this top rank further validates our vision of creating a future-ready, student-centric learning ecosystem. We will continue to embrace innovation and strive for even greater heights.' Prof. Manoj K Arora, Vice Chancellor of SRM University-AP, expressed his delight, stating, 'This recognition by IIRF is a testament to the dedication and innovation of our faculty, students, and staff. At SRM-AP, we are not just building a University, we are nurturing future leaders who are ready to thrive in a dynamic world. Our focus on cutting-edge research, industry collaboration, and a global outlook continues to set us apart as a new-age university.' The universitys holistic approach, marked by multi-disciplinary learning, international partnerships, and robust industry linkages, is paving the way for its students to become global achievers.
