Vol. XVII : No. 2 ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION JULY - SEPTEMBER 2015 ANU WINS GOLD MEDAL IN THE WORLD UNIVERSIADE -2015

It is a matter great pride that Mr. Inderjeet Singh, I BA Student of Center for Distance Education, Acharya Nagarjuna University, won the first ever Gold Medal in the World Universiade-2015 Athletic Meet in the Shot-Put event with a record of 20.27 meters at Gwangju, Korea on 8th July, 2015. It is truly a historic moment since he is also the first Indian to win the Gold in the World Athletic Meet. Prof. Y. Kishore, Dept. of Physical Education, ANU, accompanied the team to Korea. The University authorities expressed happiness at the achievement.

NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE Chief Patron : Smt. B. Udayalakshmi, IAS, Vice-Chancellor I/C, A.N.U. Patrons : Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, Rector, A.N.U. Prof. P. Rajasekhar, Registrar, A.N.U. Prof. V. Chandrasekhara Rao, Principal, ANU College of Arts, Commerce & Law Prof. C. Rambabu, Principal, A.N.U. College of Sciences Chief Editor : Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani, Dept. of English, A.N.U. Editorial Board : Prof. M.V. Ram Kumar Ratnam, Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies; Prof. G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu, Dept. of Statistics; Dr. R. Siva Rama Prasad, Dept. of Commerce & Business Admn.; Dr. P.V. Krishna, Dept. of Zoology & Aquaculture; Dr. B. Karuna, Dept. of English; Dr. K. Sumanth Kumar, Dept. of Zoology; Dr. Saraswathi Raju Iyer, Dept. of Sociology & Social Work; Dr. S. Murali Mohan, Ambedkar Chair; President , ANUTA; Finance Officer I/c; President, VIKASA, ANU. E-mail : [email protected] VICE-CHANCELLOR'S ENGAGEMENTS

21-7-2015 Visit to Vignan University, Vadlamudi 23-7-2015 Delivered a Lecture in orientation session organized by Siemens Centre for Excellence of A.P. Technical Institute. 28-7-2015 Condolence meeting on Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s death 31-7-2015 Inauguration of Aquaculture Times International Monthly Magazine, Dept. of Zoology and Aquaculture, ANU and Matrix Seafood Organisation. 1-8-2015 Inaugurated the Convocation Celebrations at Bapatla Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao Smt. B. Udaya Lakshmi, IAS Engineering College, Bapatla Vice-Chancellor I/C Vice-Chancellor I/C 4-8-2015 Cash Award Ceremony – Sports Gold medal winners Date Particulars 5-8-2015 Participated in the University College Principals Meet on Anti-Ragging. Prof. K.R.S. SAMBASIVA RAO, Vice-Chancellor I/C 2-7-2015 Attended the welcome party of first B.Tech Students Smt. B. UDAYALAKSHMI, I.A.S., Vice-Chancellor I/C ANU Engineering College. 13-8-2015 Assumed charge as the Vice-Chancellor I/c Distribution of certificates to foreign students after Meeting with ANU Administrative staff completion of M.Tech course organized by Visit to departments International Students Cell, ANU 15-8-2015 Attended Independence Day Celebrations, ANU Released the wallpaper of International Conference organized by Dept. of International Business Studies, 24-8-2015 Presided over Lecture by Yandamuri Veerendranath ANU on “Personality Development and Anti Ragging’ Released the ANU 6-7-2015 Meeting of all Boards of Studies Chairmen – Entrance Research Examination Results Implementation of Semester and Choice Based Credit Inaugurated the electrical Solar fencing operation room System for first Degree students, 2015-16 batch students. 29-8-2015 Attended Vice-Chancellors’ Conference at Gateway Meeting of all Boards of Studies – Implementation of Hotel, Vijayawada one year course for some foreign languages 8-9-2015 Meeting of Principals of Affiliated Colleges (Guntur & 15-7-2015 Inaugural of International Conference on “Corporate Prakasam Districts) regarding Anti-ragging measures Governance Emerging Trends” organized by Dept. of ANU. Sports Scholarships to the students of Physical International Business Studies, ANU Education Visit to V.V.I.T. Engineering College, Nambur - 9-9-2015 Workshop by State Board of Tech. Education and “International Youth Skilled Development Day” Training, AP, for Principals of Polytechnique College celebrations Inauguration of the C.C. Cameras Surveillance control 17-7-2015 Foundation stone of Dr. Mullapudi Harichandra Prasad room in the Administrative Building Institute of International Business Block, ANU Inauguration of the Bio-metric machines in the Chief Guest: M. Venkaiah Naidu, Central Minister of Administrative Building Urban Development, Ministers Dr. Prathipati Pulla Rao, Dr. Kamineni Srinivasa Rao. 12-9-2015 Review meeting on ANU with HRD Minister Sri Ganta Srinivasa Rao Inaugural of Solar Radiation Resource Assessment Station – Chief Guest: Dr. G. Giridhar, GERMI Energy Review meeting on Higher Education chaired by the Centre, Gujarat. Chief Minister. Smt. B. UDAYA LAKSHMI, I.A.S., AS VICE-CHANCELLOR I/C Senior IAS officer Smt. B. Udaya Lakshmi was appointed as the incharge Vice- Chancellor of ANU, by the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. Mrs. Udaya Lakshmi assumed charge on 12th August 2015. She has been serving as the Commissioner for Technical Education, Andhra Pradesh. It is the third time that an IAS officer has been appointed as I/c Vice- Chancellor of ANU, since its inception. Immediately after assuming charge of her new assignment, Smt. Udayalakshmi held a detailed review meeting with the university administrative staff, the principals and heads of the departments of all six campus colleges. She announced a series of measures to streamline the administration. She said that ANU has the opportunity to become a global university because of its proximity to the capital city, and exhorted the staff and officials to strive for it. She also inspected the campus hostels and initiated a 360-degree survey of all students and faculty members.

2 FACULTY NEWS/ AWARDS BEST TEACHER AWARDS The following teachers received Best Teacher Awards from the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh on September 5, 2015 for the year 2015. They received the award from the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Sri N. Chandrababu Naidu in Visakhapatnam.

Prof. S.V. Raju Prof. N. Veeraiah, Dept. of Physics, Prof. K. Rosaiah Dept. of Commerce & Business under Subject –wise category for Faculty Dept. of Statistics Administration of Physical Sciences. Mahila Mandali, Vijayawada supported by Humanist Action Dr. P.V. Krishna, Dept. of Zoology & for Human Rights (HAMU), a Norwegian Humanist Aquaculture, was conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Association, Norway, September, 2015. Gold Medal Award, 2015, in recognition of his Research in Aqua industry. He received the (ii) Conferred with an Award for Eminent Teacher by Lions award from Hon’ble Justice K. Swami Duari, Clubs International, District 316D -2015 Lions Club of High Court Judge of Madras and Hon’ble Prof. H. Shivanna, Vijayawada Excellence and Venkateswara Nagar Welfare Vice-Chancellor, University of Agriculture Sciences, Society on the Eve of Teachers’ Day Celebrations at Bangalore, on the eve of Late Prime Minister of India Rajiv Vijayawada on 5-9-15. Gandhi’s 71st Birth Anniversary and National Unity Prof. A. Prameela Rani, ANU College of Pharmacy, was Conference of Global Economic Progress and Research selected as nominee and participated in one week CPCSEA Association, India. Nominees training programme conducted from 06-07-15 to 10-07-15 by National Institute of Animal Welfare, Ministry of Prof. B. Kesava Rao, Dept. of Chemistry, received Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Govt. of India, Felicitation as Science Legend from Dr.Najma Heptulla, Ballabgarh, Faridabad. Hon’ble Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Govt. of , Dept. of Sociology & Social Work, was India, in the Inaugural Session of the 5th International Dr. Y. Ashok Kumar Science Congress, held at PGIMER and Dr. Ram Manohar appointed as Coordinator, Students’ Affairs, University Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, during 10-12 October 2015. College of Arts, Commerce & Law and also as Convener, Anti-Ragging Squad on 24-7-2015. Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer: (i) Led the Team and Documented Prof. L. Jayasree, PG Dept. of Legal Studies, has been the Findings of the Report on “Critical Analysis of Sexual appointed as the Chief Warden of the Women’s Hostel in Harassment of Women at Workplace – A Study in Formal ANU on 7-8-2015. while Dr. Sandhya Cole Dept. of Physics and Informal Sectors of Andhra Pradesh, India” by Vasavya was appointed as Deputy Chief Warden.

VISITS ABROAD he did collaborative research on Non- Linear Optical Properties of Glass Materials with the faculty of these Universities and also delivered some lectures on glass materials. Prof. Veeraiah has also visited several other Universities in Poland, namely, Opole University of Technology, Opole and Polish Academy of Science Institute at Warsaw, Poland and did some collaborative research with the scientists working in these Universities. Prof. Veeraiah also visited Otto- Schott Institute, University of Jena, Jena, Germany, during this period and discussed collaborative research with the faculty on glass materials. Prof. N.Veeraiah, Dept. of Physics, visited Jan Dlugosz Prof. B. Kesava Rao, Dept. of Chemistry, visited Tashkent University and Czestochowa University of Technology, and Uzbekistan to attend an International conference on Czestochowa, Poland as Visiting Professor during Applications and Management in Chemical Sciences, during September 15th to October 30th, 2015. During this period, June 12-17, 2015. 3 DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS STUDIES A National Seminar on Corporate Governance - Emerging Issues was organized by the Dept. of International Business Studies on 15th and 16th of July 2015, sponsored by ICAI. The Chief Guest for the inaugural was Dr. A. Venkateswara Rao, Board of Studies Chairman, and Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Gracing the occasion were the Vice-Chancellor I/c Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, Registrar Prof. P. Rajasekhar, Arts College Principal, V. Chandrasekhar Rao, Vice-Principal Prof. S.V. Raju, former Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao and others. The Director of the seminar was Dr. R. Sivaram Prasad.

Dr. HARISCHANDRA PRASAD INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS The Foundation stone for Dr. Mullapudi Harischandra Prasad Institute of International Business was laid by Sri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Central Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India on 17th July 2015. He lauded the services rendered by Dr. Prasad in establishing several industries in Andhra and who is known for instilling values in the industry. JOCIL Ltd., Guntur has donated 1 crore rupees for the construction of building. The other guests present were Sri Prathipati Pulla Rao, Minister for Agriculture, Agri-Processing, Marketing & Warehousing, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries, A.P. Government; Dr. Kamineni Srinivas, Minister for Health, Government of A.P.; and Smt. Nannapaneni Rajakumari, Andhra Sugars, Sri Kantilal Dande, Collector of Guntur former M.L.C., Sri D. Narendra Kumar, M.L.A; Sri T. Sravan district and Sri Sarvasreshta Tripathi, Superintendent of Kumar, M.L.A., Prof. P. Narasimha Rao, Vice-Chairman, Police (Urban). Also present were the university Vice- A.P. State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE), Chancellor I/c Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, Registrar Prof. Hyderabad; Sri P. Achyutha Ramayya, Joint Director of P. Rajasekhar, staff and students.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT CENTRE MAHATMA PHULEY STUDY CENTRE

The Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED) The Mahatma Jothirao Phuley Study Centre of the University organized a seminar on 11-09- 2015. The organized a seminar on Mandal Commission: Its Vision Chairman of Tulasi Group of Seeds Mr. Tulasi Rama and Aspirations on 22nd August, 2015. Prof. K. Srinivasulu, Chandra Prabhu addressed the students on how to start Dean of Social Sciences, Osmania University, Hyderabad, and sustain small scale industries. The Rector Prof. KRS described the Mandal Commission as an event of great Sambasiva Rao, was the Chief Guest. Addressing the social revolution in independent India. He emphasized that gathering Mr. Prabhu advised the students to nurture their the economic backwardness of the country is the product talents to grow as entrepreneurs for the development of the country. Creativity, innovative skills and new ideas form of the exploitative caste system in the country and called the basis for the industrial development of any country, Mr. for the dismantling of the caste system to protect the Prabhu added. Prof. Noorbasha Abdul, the Director of the interests of the downtrodden and marginalised castes. The Centre presided over the meeting. Director of the Centre Prof. Noorbasha Abdul presided. 4 COMMEMORATION OF SPECIAL DAYS

Teachers’ Day Celebrations WORLD SUICIDE PREVENTION DAY Faculty and students of the various departments in ANU organized the Teachers’ Day celebrations in a befitting manner on the occasion of the birthday of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan on September 5, 2015 in the Campus. Speakers extolled the virtues of Dr. Radhakrishnan, a great teacher and philosopher who was also the former President of India. Death Anniversary of Dr. Babu Jagjeevan Ram The 29th Death Anniversary of Dr. Babu Jagjeevan Ram was observed on 06-07-2015 in Acharya Nagarjuna University. Faculty and students paid tributes to the great national leader who worked for the upliftment of the marginalized sections of the society. The NSS Cell of Acharya Nagarjuna University Birth Anniversary of Sri Gidugu Ramamurthy organized a one day workshop on the eve of World Suicide The Department of Telugu organized the birth Prevention Day on September 10.09.2015. The workshop celebrations of the great linguist Sri Gidugu Ramamurthy was inaugurated by Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, Rector, on 27-08-2015 which is also celebrated as the Telugu ANU. Dr. K. Madhu Babu, Programme Coordinator, NSS Language Day. Prof. P.Varaprasada Murthy presided over Cell, ANU, Dr. T.D. Vimala, Psychologist, ANU, Dr. Ch. the program. The day is significant also because Sanskrit Lingaraju, Dr. G. Yashoda, and Dr. I. Victoria Susan, ANU Language Day fell on the same day for this year. The Co- also participated. The Rector highlighted the need to identify ordinator of the Department Dr. N.V.Krishna Rao, and other and reach out to those who are at risk of committing suicide. faculty members and students participated. Dr.T.D. Vimala, the resource person trained the students Birth Anniversary of Sri Viswanadha Satyanarayana in identifying the suicide signals, measures to overcome The Department of Telugu conducted the birth stress, individual counseling techniques etc. Trainers were celebrations of the great poet Sri Viswanadha also provided with handouts and toll free help line numbers Satyanarayana on 12-09-2015. Retired Professor of the to save lives. department Dr. M.Satyanarayana gave the keynote In the Valedictory function, Prof. P. Rajasekhar, address. On this occasion elocution was conducted on Registrar, ANU and Dr. K. Madhu Babu, Programme Viswanadha’s literature. Dr. N.V.Krishna Rao, Co-ordinator Coordinator, NSS Cell ANU distributed certificates to the of the Department, faculty and students were present. trainees. NSS volunteers, Research Scholars and students from various departments participated in the workshop. 153rd Birth Anniversary of Sri Gurajada The Department of Telugu conducted the 153rd birth anniversary celebrations of the first Telugu story writer and LIBRARY DAY CELEBRATIONS Progressive dramatist Sri Gurajada Appa Rao on 21-09- 2015. Prof. P.Varaprasada Murthy presided over the program and the Principal of Arts, Commerce and Law College, Prof. V.Chandra Sekhara Rao graced the occasion as chief guest, while Prof. G.Y.Prabhavathi Devi gave the keynote address. Dr.N.V. Krishna Rao, Co-ordinator of the department, the students, scholars and faculty recited Gurajada’s patriotic song “Desamunu Preminchumanna” with fervour. 120th Birth Anniversary of Sri Joshua Ambedkar Memorial Library, Acharya Nagarjuna The Dept. of Telugu organized the 120th birth University, celebrated Librarians’ Day on 12th August, 2015 anniversary celebrations of the great poet Sri Gurram in memory of the Birth Anniversary of the Father of Library Joshua on 28-9-2015. Prof. K. Satyanarayana presided over & Information Science in India, Dr. S.R. Ranganadhan. the programme. The Co-ordinator Dr. N.V. Krishna Rao and Prof. K.R.S. Samabasiva Rao, Vice-Chancellor I/C, Prof. faculty lauded the literary worth of the poet in the meeting P.Raja Sekhar, Registrar, Prof. K.Venkata Rao, Librarian attended by students and scholars. and the Staff Members were present in the function.

5 ENGINEERS’ DAY WORLD TOURISM DAY CELEBRATIONS The Department of Tourism & Hospitality Management, ANU, participated in the World Tourism Day Celebrations held at Revenue Kalyana Manadapam, Guntur. The celebrations were organized by the Department of Andhra Pradesh Tourism on 27th September, 2015, for which DRO Mr. K. Naga Babu was the Chief Guest. Several district authorities including District Tourist Officer (DTO), RDO, representatives of Tourism related organizations, students Engineers Day was celebrated in the University of MBA (TTM) and others participated. “One Billion Tourists College of Engineering and Technology on 15th September, – 1 Billion Opportunities” is the slogan of 2015 World Tourism 2015. The Chief Guest Dr. P. Ragavendra Rao, Associate Day. The chief guest told the gathering that Tourism in the Director, DRDO, said that along with technical skills, new State of Andhra Pradesh offers a bright future for the engineers should also have social responsibilities as young students and the stakeholders of Tourism. engineers play a major role in development of the country. On the occasion, students and artists exhibited their Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, the Rector, said that it is fitting talents in the form of dancing, singing, kolatam and other to celebrate Engineers’ Day on the birthday of Sri cultural activities. Travel Sun Rise Andhra, a monthly Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, the great engineer from Tourism Magazine edited by G. Subba Rao, was released India, who is the inspiration to every engineering student. in the meeting. Certificates for winners in the competitions Dr. P.Siddaiah, Principal, ANUCET presided over the were also distributed to the students and performers. function. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CELL (ISC) Japanese Language Classes in ANU Mr. Syed Masood Ul Hashmi, a postgraduate in Japanese language from English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, is taking classes for this program. He has also obtained certificate from Japan Foundation for teaching the Japanese language. The university received nearly 300 enquiries from candidates interested to learn Japanese language, and out of them only 60 students were given opportunity on first come first serve basis for the first batch. The University is also planning to start another off campus batch in Guntur in one of the Degree Colleges as students from far off places like Prakasam, West Godavari, Acharya Nagarjuna University has started classes in Krishna and Guntur districts have showed interest in learning Japanese language, at the Certificate of Proficiency (COP) this language. Students with varying backgrounds like level, in the classroom of International Students Cell in ANU Engineering, Management, Postgraduation, Graduation and campus. Inspired by the call given by Sri Nara Chandrababu plus two level joined the first batch of course. The eligibility Naidu, Honorable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, to teach for the COP level course is 10+2 and above. Classes will Japanese language to the student community of the newly be conducted twice a week on Saturday (5 pm to 8 pm) formed state of Andhra Pradesh and to implement the and Sunday (9 am to 12 Noon) for four months. initiatives of the state government of Andhra Pradesh, Smt. Prof. P.Rajasekhar, Registrar ANU, inaugurated the B. Udaya Lakshmi, Vice-Chancellor (I/c) ANU, and Prof. Japanese Language classes and Prof. V.Chandrasekhara K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao, Rector, ANU, have taken a decision Rao, Director ISC, Dr.R.V.S.S.N.Ravikumar, Assistant Prof., to start the first batch of Japanese Language classes for all Dept. of Physics and Course Coordinator and Dr.Syamala, those who are interested to learn Japanese language. Academic Counsellor, ISC attended the function.

WORKSHOP FOR PRINCIPALS OF POLYTECHNIQUE COLLEGES A one day Workshop for the Principals of all Polytechnique colleges was held by ANU on 8-9-2015. I/c Vice- Chancellor and the Commissioner of AP Technical Education Smt. B. Udaya Lakshmi addressed the Principals and spoke of the need for strict measures to curb ragging. She also emphasized the role of the principals in improving the skills of the polytechinque students and the facilities in the colleges. The Principals of Polytechnique colleges from all thirteen districts of Andhra Pradesh were present.

6 LECTURE ON ANTI-RAGGING NID CLASSES IN ANU CAMPUS It is a matter of pride that ANU campus has been selected as the temporary venue for the National Institute of Design, Vijayawada, which has been sanctioned for the state of Andhra Pradesh. The NID, ANU campus is the fourth such facility in the country after centres in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Bangalore. The NID offers courses in Bachelors of Design (4 years) and Masters in Design (2.5 years). NID Director Sri Pradyumna Vyas inaugurated the NID in ANU campus on 7-9-2015. He said that the NID has been recently conferred the status of Institute of National Importance which would further boost A lecture programme was organized on the topic the prospects of design contributing to the overall “Personality Development and Anti-Ragging” in ANU development of the nation. He spoke of a vibrant career in campus on 24-8-2015. The popular writer Yandamori designing for those who are creative and innovative in their Veerendranath addressing the students, said “Ragging is thinking. Others who spoke were Sri K. Mahesh, CEO of a heinous act committed by people with an identity crisis. National Design Business Incubator (NDBI), Sri Srinivas, Do not be slaves to such perverse acts as they can destroy Director of NID, Vijayawada branch, Sri Ch. Sridhar, Joint your life”. On the importance of maintaining good health Collector, Sri Bhaskara Naidu, RDO and Sri Nagababu, and mental fitness, he said that anger, fear and tears are DRO. the three elements that can disturb the mental health of the people and if they are controlled, one is in control of oneself. The incharge Vice-Chancellor, Smt. B. Udayalakshmi said VISIT OF DIGNITARIES that all forms of ragging on the campus would be sternly dealt with. The Registrar and the Principals of the campus colleges were present.

VISIT OF RATIONALISATION COMMITTEE

Sri Ganta Srinivasa Rao, Minister for Human Resource Development, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, visited ANU on 18-7-2015, along with the Commissioner for A high power committee appointed by the state Technical Education Smt. B. Udayalakshmi and Vice- government visited the university during September 25- Chairman of AP State Council of Higher Education Prof. P. 27, 2015. The committee comprised Prof. C.V. Narasimha Rao. He was received by the Vice-Chancellor Raghavulu, former Vice-Chancellor of ANU as Convener I/c Prof. K.R.S. Samabasiva Rao. and Prof. C.R. Visweswara Rao, former Vice-Chancellor Sri Ganta Srinivasa Rao visited Acharya Nagarjuna of Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore, Prof. R. University again on 12-9-2015. He was received by the Vice- Madhavi, former Vice-Chancellor of SP Mahila Chancellor I/c Smt. B. Udayalakshmi, and other officials. Viswavidyalayam, Tirupati, Prof. A. Rama Rao, former He interacted with the faculty and students on several Vice-Chancellor of S.K. Univeristy, Anantapur, and Prof. issues. Venkaiah, former Vice-Chancellor of Krishna University, Machilipatnam. The committee interacted with the officials The HR head of the AP Skill Development and principals of ANU colleges to compile data regarding Corporation Sri Sanjay and the head of the Dept. of courses offered, admissions, academic, research and other Finance Sri Pratap Kumar interacted with the university pedagogical requirements in terms of faculty positions and officials, visited Acharya Nagarjuna University on 25-8-2015 vacancies in the light of UGC and AICTE norms. to explore space for its establishment.

7 AMBEDKAR MEMORIAL LIBRARY DEPARTMENT OF TELUGU Book Exhibition at A.M. Library Premises The Dept. of Telugu conducted an awareness program for the students on the issue of “Anti Ragging” on 14-08-2015. This program was presided over by Dr. N.V.Krishna Rao, Co-ordinator of the Department. The faculty spoke on the importance of developing human values, student skills, public behavior etc. Students and research scholars attended the meeting.

DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY & AQUACULTURE Release of International Magazine

M/s Upkar Prakashan, Agra, one of the biggest and popular Publishers in India of study material for competitive exams, arranged a book exhibition in A.M. Library premises on 21st and 22nd September, 2015. The book exhibition was inaugurated by the University Librarian, Prof. K.Venkata Rao. There was a good response from the students from different colleges of ANU Campus who purchased books for competitive exams by UGC NET, APPSC Group I, II, III, and IV etc.

The Department of Zoology & Aquaculture in collaboration with Matrix Sea Foods India Pvt. Limited launched an International Bi-monthly magazine Aquaculture Times and also conducted Meenotsavam, on 31st July, 2015. Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, Vice- Chancellor (I/c), ANU and chief guest for the program released the International Magazine devoted to the Aquaculture Industry, the purpose of which is to bridge the gaps between the scientists and the farming community for the present problems facing in the industry. The Faculty members of the Department released the Interaction with Library Science Experts fish seed into the newly constructed fish ponds under A Library Professional Interaction Programme was Meenostavam Program to provide the practical hands on held in A.M. Library, ANU on 28th July, 2015 with the experience to the students. The enrolled students can learn following Library & Information Science Subject Experts, the farming practices at the Centre itself. from different universities. Addressing the gathering, Prof. KRS Sambasiva Rao Prof. K. Somasekhara Rao, Andhra University, said that the empowerment of farmers is possible only with Visakhapatnam; Prof. K.Chandan, S.V.University, Tirupati; the continuous dissemination of technical knowledge via Prof. B. Ramesh Babu, University of Madras, Madras; the scientific magazines and by provision of base level Prof. P. Bhaskara Rao, B.R.Ambedkar University, technicians to aqua industry. However, the availability of Srikakulam. base level technicians in aquaculture industry is a major The Library Staff interacted with the experts and expressed limiting factor. It is expected that in the next 5 years, the their satisfaction for conducting this programme. industry requires more than 10,000 base level technicians in Andhra Pradesh alone, to cater to the needs of farmers and for improvement of yields in aquaculture. Keeping this in mind, continuous efforts are being made to provide trained manpower to the industry by the Matrix-ANU Advanced Research Centre in Aquaculture (MAAARC) in collaboration with Department of Zoology & Aquaculture, Acharya Nagarjuna University. The faculty also participated in Swachh Bharat and Plantation programme at Matrix-ANU Advanced Aquaculture Research Centre (MAAARC).

8 PUBLICATIONS

DEPT. OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION iii. 2015. “Tyranny and Rhythm of Those Days in Paul Scott’s A Prof. G.V. Chalam. 2015. (i) “Attitude of Consumers towards Division of Spoils”. International Journal of English Language, Online-marketing”. International Journal of Emerging Research in Literature& Humanities, 3:7,300-309. September, ISSN 2321-7065. Management and Technology, July, 4: 7, 160-164. iv. 2015. “ New Historicism in Manohar Malgonkar’s A Bend in the (ii) 2015. “An Evaluation of Financial Performance of State Road Ganges”. International Journal of Innovative Knowledge Concept, Transport Corporations - A Case Study of Andhra Pradesh State (Special Issue on Indian English Literature), 1:3, 45-49. September, Road Transport Corporation”. International Journal of Applied ISSN : 2454-2515. Financial Management Perspectives © Pezzottaite Journals, July– v. 2015. “What A Shame!” (Poem) Deccan Literary Journal (Peer September, 4:3, 1934-48. Reviewed & Refereed International Journal, Indexed with (iii) 2015. “An Evaluation of Operational Performance of State Road International ISSN Directory, Paris), 5:9, 61-62. July, ISSN: 2249- Transport Corporations - A Case Study of Andhra Pradesh State 1910. Road Transport Corporation”. International Journal of Logistics & vi. 2015. “The Use of Mother Tongue in Second Language Teaching Supply Chain Management Perspectives © Pezzottaite Journals, and Learning”. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational July–September, 4:3, 1797-1808. Research, (Indexed and listed at: Urich’s Periodical Directory @, (iv) 2015. “E-Commerce Companies: Blending Business with Pro Quest. U.S.A, International Regd. & Peer Reviewed, IJMR), Benefits”. Journal of Exclusive Management Science, 4: 9, 1-7, vol-4, Issue 8(5), August. Impact Factor: 2.972, IC Valve 5.16 ISI September. Value : 2.286, ISSN: 2277-7881. vii. 2015. “Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary in the Language DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Classroom”. International Journal of Academic Research, S. Jagan Mohan Rao, V. Padmavathi, B. Kesava Rao and (Multidisciplinary, Multiple Languages Refereed Indexed Quarterly Noboru Motohashi. 2015. “Cardenolides and Relates of Mainly Journal) vol : 2, Issue 3(1), 204-211. July-September, ISSN: 2348- Calotropis gigantea and procera in the Family Asclepiadacea”. 7666. Occurrences, Structure, Biosynthesis, and Health Benefits Based on Their Evidences of Medicinal Phytochemicals in Vegetables viii. 2015. “Soul’s Journey in Confusion” (Poem) Literary Vibes; (A and Fruits, Volume 4. Ed. Prof. Noboru Motohashi. New York: NOVA refereed national journal in English Studies) 4:2, June. ISSN 2320 Science Publishers Inc., USA. II. Chapter-4 Published in the 6896. International Textbook for M.Sc., & Ph.D Research Scholars. ix. 2015. “Humanistic Approaches as Strain Free Pedagogy to Dr. B. Hari Babu. 2015. (i) “A base mediated synthesis and Develop Communication Skills in Future Indian Class Rooms”. characterization of some pyridine-3-carbohydrazides”. Archives Proceedings of the National Seminar Classrooms of the Future : of Applied Science Research, 7: 7, 8-11. Interplay of Educational Psychology and Technology, organized by Department of Education, Acharya Nagarjuna University, 1,53- (ii) 2015. “Synthesis, Characterization, and antibacterial activity 58. ISBN 9789385108136. of some new 3-{[4-(2-Methoxyphenyl)piperazin-1-yl]sulfonyl} benzohydrazide-hydrazone derivatives”. Asian Journal of Dr. B. Karuna and Ayaad M. Abood. 2015. “The Speculative World Chemistry, 27: 10, 3729-3733. of Mrs. Whipple: A Re-Reading of HE in the Light of Conceptual Metaphor Theory”. ELK Asia Pacific Journals of Social Sciences, (iii) 2015. “Cetyltrimethylammonium dichromate oxidation of 2-aryl- 1:4, 6-12. July-September. trans-decahydro-quinolin-4-ols: a kinetic, mechanistic and conformational study by spectrophotometric approach”. DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY Heterocyclic Letters, 5: 3, 345-356. P.V. Nageswara Rao, S. Appa Rao and N. Subba Rao. 2015. “Suitability of groundwater quality for drinking, irrigation and (iv) 2015. “UV-absorbance difference method for simultaneous industrial purposes in the Western Delta region of River Godavari, estimation of atenolol and amlodipine besylate in combined dosage Andhra Pradesh, India”. Jour. Geological Society of India, Vol. forms”. Der Pharmacia Lettre, 7 :1, 280-284. 86, 181-190, August. GSI and Springer. (v) 2015. “Simultaneous estimation of Paracetamol, Tramadol, and P.V. Naagewara Rao et al. 2015. “Fluoride occurrence in the Dicyclomine in bulk and pharmaceutical formulations by RP-HPLC groundwater in a coastal region of Andhra Pradesh, India”. Applied method”. Am. J. PharmTech Res. 5:1, 352-363. Water Science. Springer, Germany, DOI 10.1007/s 13201-015- (vi) 2015. “A Validated Liquid Chromatographic Method for the 0338-3, published online 18th September. Determination of Rifampicin and Isoniazid in Pharmaceutical Formulations”. British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 7: 4, DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS 299-307. B. Suresh, M. Srinivasa Reddy, J. Ashok, A. Siva Sesha Reddy, V. Ravi Kumar, N. Veeraiah, 2015. “Enhancement of Orange DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH emission of Co2+ Ions with Bi3+ Ions in Lead Silicate Glasses”. Dr. G. Chenna Reddy. 2015. i. “Racism and Dreadful Violence in Journal of Luminescence, 172, 47-52. (An Elsevier publication, Paul Scott’s The Jewel in the Crown”. International Journal of published from Amsterdam, the Netherlands,). Multidisciplinary Educational Research, Volume 4, Issue 9(1), 203. M. Nagarjuna, M. V. Ramachandra Rao, P. Naresh, M. Piasecki, September, ISSN 2277-7881. N. Veeraiah. 2015. “The influence of Ag2O on the dielectric ii. 2015. “The Theme of Conflict in Paul Scott’s The Towers of properties of LiF–CaO–B2O3 glasses”. Physics and Chemistry of Silence”. Contemporary Research in India (a Peer- Reviewed Multi- Glasses: European Journal of Glass Science and Technology. B, Disciplinary International Journal), 5:3, 144. September, ISSN 56, 271–277, (Society of Glass Technology Journal published from 2231-2137. Sheffield, UK). 9 P. Venkateswara Rao, G. Naga Raju and P. Raghava Rao. 2015. Krishna at Vijayawada Region, Andhra Pradesh, India”. 5+ “Influence of Mo ions on spectroscopic properties of PbO-ZnF2- International Journal of Advanced Research, 3: 8, 1040 - 1045.

P2O5 glass system”. Karbala International Journal of Modern John Mohammad, M., Krishna, P. V., Shabbar Khan and Mohd. Science, 1, 101-109. (An Elsevier Journal). Azharuddin. 2015. “The Study of Fish Diversity of Wyra Reservoir DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS Khammam District,Telangana, India”. International Journal of Ms. K. Rajya Lakshmi and Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu. 2015. Innovation Sciences and Research, 4: 2, 47- 49. “Second order slope rotatable designs under intra-class correlated ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES structure of errors using balanced incomplete block designs”. Prof. A. Prameela Rani and Ch. Srujani. 2015. “Development Thailand Statistician Journal, 13: 2, 169-183. and validation of stability indicating UV spectrophotometric method M. Siva Parvathi, K.S.D. Lakshmi, U. Sripriya, B. Guravaiah, for the estimation of tenofovir in its bulk and pharmaceutical dosage Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu, and M. Ratnam. 2015. “Productivity of form”. Der Pharmacia Lettre, 7:9, 177-185. maize under different sowing dates and nitrogen management Annapurna U. 2015. “Formulation and Evaluation of Mucoadhe- evaluation by split plot design”. International Journal of Scientific sive Buccal films of Diclofenac potassium”. Research Journal of and Innovative Mathematical Research, 3: 2, 613-614. Pharmacy And Technology, 8: 9, 1269-1275. ISSN 0974-3618. Ch.Suresh Babu, K. Gangadhara Rao, B. Basaveswara Rao Ch. Srujani. (i) 2015. “Development and validation of novel UV- and K.Chandan. 2015. “An Analytical Model for Evaluating Routing Spectrophotometric method for the estimation of Donepezil in bulk Performance of AODV Protocol for MANETs with Finite Buffer and pharmaceutical dosage form”. Indo-American Journal of Capacity”. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2:8, 1147-1153. 10:17, 37960-37972. ISSN 0973-4562. SCOPUS Indexed, Impact (ii) 2015. “UV-Spectrophotometric method for the estimation of value SNIP 0.166. Atovaquone in bulk and pharmaceutical dosage form using DEPARTMENT OF TELUGU hydrotropic solubilisation technique”. International Journal of Prof. G.Y. Prabhavathi Devi. 2015. “Bhagavatamu – Pharmaceutical and Chemical Sciences, 4:4, 501-506. Upakhyanamulu”. Atma Jyoti, 12: 9, 103-107, Chirala: Arulananda (iii) 2015. “Development and validation of novel UV-Spectro- Trust, July (RNI: New Delhi, APTEL 08725/01/12004-TC, photometric method for the estimation of Flurbiprofen and Glipizide R.C.No.C31789 / 2004). using hydrotropic solubilisation technique in bulk and (ii) “Prabandhavirbhavamu”. Atma Jyothi, 12:10, 102-108, Chirala: pharmaceutical dosage form”. American Journal of Pharmtech Arulananda Trust, August. Research, 5:5, 335-347. (iii) “Prathama Streevada Charitra Karini Bhandaru Achchamamba”. Dr.Sk.Masthanamma. (i) 2015.”UV-differential spectrophotometric Atma Jyothi, 12:11, 106-111, September, Chirala: Arulananda Trust. method for the estimation of Metronidazole in bulk and DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY & AQUACULTURE pharmaceutical formulation”. Rasayan Journal of Chemistry, 8:3, V. Panchakshari, P.V. Krishna, K. Madhusudhana Rao and V. 303-309. ISSN: 0974-1496. Hemanth Kumar. 2015. “Microbiological and Biochemical studies (ii) 2015. “A Novel UV-Spectrophotometric Method Development on salt processed food fish sea bass, Lates calcarifer from and Validation of Dolutegravir in Bulk and Its Laboratory Synthetic Machilipatnam coast, Andhra Pradesh, India.” Indian Journal of Mixture by Using 8 M Urea as Hydrotropic Solubilizing Agent”. Research., 4:8, 308-309. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug M.John Mohammad, P.V. Krishna, O.A.Lamma and Shabbar Research, 7:4, 370-375. ISSN: 0975-248X. Khan. 2015. “Limnological Studies of Wyra Reservoir, Khammam Dr. Rohini, P. 2015. “Formulation and Evalution of Naratriptan District, Telangana, India”. International of Current Research in Hydrochloride Oral Disintegrating Tablets by using Direct Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4: 2, 880-895. Commpression method”. International Journal of Pharmaceutical M.John Mohammad, P.V. Krishna, O.A.Lamma and Shabbar Review and Research (IJPSRR), 34:1,1-5, ISSN:0976-044X. Khan. 2015. “Analysis of Water Quality Variations of Paler Elsevier’s SCImago Impact factor 0.65. Reservoir, Khammam District, Telangana, India”. Int. J Curr. Res. K.E. Pravallika and Dr. P. Ravi. 2015. “Simultaneous equation Chem.Pharma.Sci, 2: 2, 31-43. method and Area under the curve for the estimation of olmesartan Praveen Kumar, D and Krishna, P.V. 2015. “Growth Performance medoxomil and Chlorthalidone in bulk and combined tablet dosage of Pacific White Shrimp Litopenaeus Vannamei (Boone1931) Under form using UV Spectrophotometry”. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Different Stocking Densities”. IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Medical Research ( JPMR).1:1,13-16. ISSN: 2394-5311. Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS), 8: 5, 17-19. D. Madhuri. 2015. “Weight Loss Medications: A Promising Approach for Obesity Management”. American Journal of K. Prabhavathi, Krishna, P.V., V. Panchakshari and Ch.Swapna. Pharmtech Research. 4:1. ISSN:2249-3387. 2015. “Fish Resources in Nizampatnam coast, Andhra Pradesh”. International Journal of Advanced Research, 3: 8, 999 – 1004. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY Krishna. P.V., Swapna, Ch., Prabhavathi.K and Panchakshari. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS V. 2015. “Heavy metal accumulation in Channa striata from Kolleru A.J.V.Radhika, S.V.S.Girija and A.V.Dattatreya Rao. 2015. “On Lake and human health risk assessment”. International Journal of Characteristics of the ARC Offset Pareto Model”. International Advanced Research, 3: 8, 994 – 998. Journal of Scientific and Innovative Mathematical Research P.V.Krishna, Bhanu Prakash.K, V. Hemanth Kumar and (IJSIMR) 3:3, 858-862. July, ISSN 2347-307X. Prabhavathi. K. 2015. “Growth, Survival and Production of Pacific P.G. ONGOLE CAMPUS White Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei at different stocking densities DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS under semi intensive culture systems in Andhra Pradesh”. Dr. Ch. T. Krishna. 2015. “Food Security And Governmental International Journal of Advanced Research, 3: 9, 446 - 452. Programmes in India”. Food Security and Sustainable Rural V. Hemanth kumar, P.V.Krishna and K.Madhusudhana Rao. Development. ed. Dr K A Rasure and S.H.Dhaba. Delhi: Mangalam 2015. “Fish faunal Diversity and Conservation Status of River Publications, August, 188-196. ISBN: 978-93-82983-73-6. 10 69th INDEPENDENCE DAY

ANU conducted the 69th Independence Day celebrations in a befitting manner on 15 August 2015. The Vice- Chancellor I/c. Smt. B. Udayalakshmi hoisted the national flag and received the guard of honour presented by NCC, NDRF personnel and university students. Speaking on the occasion, she exhorted the youth to derive inspiration from the patriots of our country, and to fight terrorism. Referring to the Prime Minister Modi’s vision for India, she urged students to participate in the country’s progress. Present in the function were the Rector Prof. KRS Sambasiva Rao, the Registrar Prof. P. Rajasekhar, the Principals of the University colleges Prof. C. Rambabu, Prof. V. Chandrasekhara Rao, Prof. Prameela Rani, Prof. P. Siddaiah, Dr. P. Johnson and other officials, staff and students.

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The following meetings/events were organized by the discussed. All principals of Engineering and Pharmacy Dean, College Development Council, ANU, Prof. M. colleges attended the meeting. Koteswara Rao. A meeting of the principals of affiliated colleges was A meeting of the principals of the affiliated colleges organized by the Dean, CDC, along with the representatives was held on 03.08.2015 to discuss the important issues of of Commissionerate of Higher Education on 08.09.2015 on (i) Anti – Ragging initiatives and (ii) Women Protection the issues of (i) Key Performance Indicators of Higher measures to be followed in the Higher Education Institutions. Education Institutions and (ii) Suggestions for the framing The meeting was chaired by Smt. B. Udaya Lakshmi, I/c of New Education Policy of India etc. The Principals of Vice-Chancellor, who initiated discussion on these two University Colleges Prof. C. Rambabu and Prof. V. aspects along with the day to day academic and Chandrasekhara Rao, Dean, CDC Prof. M.Koteswara Rao, administrative aspects of Degree Colleges in the State of and the representative of Commissionerate of Higher Andhra Pradesh. The Chief Guest Ms. Sumita Dawra, Education, Hyderabad, Dr. David Kumar addressed the Principal Secretary, Department of Education, Government invitees on these issues. of Andhra Pradesh, elaborated on various issues such as A meeting of the State level Committee appointed by women protection, women harassment, status of women in Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education, higher education, practices and provisions in the Anti-ragging Hyderabad, under the Chairmanship of Prof. KRS Act etc. The Rector, the Registrar and the Dean, CDC Sambasiva Rao, Rector of ANU, was organized on participated in the meeting. 08.09.2015 to review and finalize the syllabi of first B.Sc., A meeting of the principals of Engineering and 2nd Semester Biological Sciences under Choice Based Credit Pharmacy colleges of Acharya Nagarjuna University was System model at UG level. Subject experts from Sri held on 12.08.2015 in the office of the Dean, CDC, ANU Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, Sri Venkateswara under the chairmanship of Dean, CDC, Prof. M. Koteswara University, Tirupati and Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Rao. The issues pertaining to PGECET admissions for the attended the meeting along with the Dean, CDC, Acharya academic year 2015-16 along with staff pattern, academic Nagarjuna University, and finalized the course structure and year schedule, rules and regulations to be followed were syllabus.

CENTRE FOR HRD The Centre for HRD conducted a one day Workshop APSRTC, Vijayawada: on Skill Upgradation on 02-09-2015, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL 106 Students (MBA &IELTS, for all University SC, ST Students,148 students Marketing) of the participated in this programme attended by Dist. Asst. Social University attended the Welfare Officer and Hostel Welfare Officers. written test on 19-08- The following are the details of placement drives 2015 and 25 were organized by the Centre for HRD, ANU, during July – selected in final interview for placement. September 2015 in the campus. Pellet Pharma Ltd.Hyderabad: 144 Students (Pharmacy, R N K Agro & Chemicals Ltd. Hyderabad: 34 Students Chemistry, Bio Chemistry) of the university attended the attended the written test from the Department of Zoology & written test on 26-27, August 2015 and 28 were selected Aquaculture from the University on 03-07- 2015. for Place-ment (16 M. Pharmacy, 12 Chemistry). KIMS Hospitals Hyderabad: 34 Students attended the GVK Bio-Informatics Hyderabad: 123 students written test from the Department of Food &Nutrition, ANU, (Pharmacy, Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry & Bio-Technology) of on 14-07- 2015. the University for written test on 04-09-2015. 12 SEMINARS / CONFERENCES ATTENDED

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & BUSINESS Medium Enterprises”, at the Department of Economics, Govern- ADMINISTRATION ment Degree College, Srisailam, Kurnool, during 30-31, July 2015. The following papers were presented at the National Delivered the following lectures at Department of School of Seminar on Corporate Governance - Emerging Issues, jointly Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. organized by Department of International Business Studies, ANU (i) Delivered lecture on “Concept definition and indicators of & Board of Studies, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India development”, on 06.08.2015. (ICAI), during 15-16, July 2015. (ii) Delivered an invited lecture on “Approaches of development”, Prof. G.V. Chalam: (i) “Corporate Social Responsibility - A Special on 21-08-2015. Reference to Dr. Narla Tata Rao Thermal Power Plant, (iii) Delivered an invited lecture on “Analysis of development Ibrahimpatnam”. Reports”, on 19.09.2015. (ii) “Role of e-Commerce Companies in Corporate Social DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH Responsibility in India “. Dr. G. Chenna Reddy: i. Presented a paper on “Computers in (iii) Resource Person for 3rd Technical Session on “Business Ethics”. Business English Classroom: The Students’ Perception” at the (iv) Delivered a Lecture on “Application of Operations Research International Conference on English Language and Literature: Techniques for Business Decisions” in the UGC Refresher Course Readings and Reflections, organized by Department of English, in Commerce and Management, conducted by Academic Staff GITAM University School of Technology, Hyderabad in association College, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, during 1-22 July 2015. with ELTAI, Medak Chapter, during 7-8, August 2015. th Also Resource Person on 16 July, 2015. ii. Presented a paper on “Understanding the Role of Soft Skills in (v) Delivered a Lecture on “Accounting Principles & Double Entry the 21st Century Professional Life” at the UGC Sponsored National System” in Orientation Program for Junior Lecturers in Commerce, Seminar on Soft Skills for Survival and Success in Career and conducted by the Department of Intermediate Education, Andhra Life, organized by VSR &NVR College, Tenali on 30-09-2015. Pradesh at Guntur, during 28.9.2015 to 01.10.2015. Also Resource iii. Chaired a Technical Session at the International Conference Person on 29.9.2015. on Advances in English Studies &Women Empowerment-2015, DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY organized by the Department of English, K.L University & The following papers were presented in the National International Multidisciplinary Research Foundation at K.L Seminar on Current Research Trends and Developments in University, Vaddeswaram, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India, during Organic Synthesis [CRTADIOS-2015], organized by Department 21-22, August 2015. of Chemistry, Adikavi Nannayya University, Rajahmundry, A.P. iv. Attended the Orientation Program on Development of OBE Level Sponsored by Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education ‘C’ (Class VIII) Curriculum at O/o the Director, A.P School Society, (APSCHE), during 5-6, October, 2015. Government Urdu High School (Boys), Pareeksha Bhavan, Guntur, (i) Prof B.Kesava Rao and P.Asha Bhanu: Invited Talk on held on 10-08-2015. “Biosynthesis and Vital Constituents of Proanthocyanidins from Dr. B. Karuna: Chaired a session at the International Conference Myrtaceae Family”. on Advances in English Studied and Women Empowerment – 2015, (ii) G.Swapna and Prof.B.Kesava Rao: Poster Presentation on organized by the Dept. of English, K.L. University, Vaddeswaram “Biosynthetic Pathways of Active Secondary Metabolites from and IMRF, during 21-22, August 2015. Boraginaceae Family”. P.Asha Bhanu and Prof.B.Kesava Rao: Poster Presentation on DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS “Current Research Trends and Developments in the Isolation & Prof. N. Veeraiah: Delivered invited talk on “Breakthroughs in Biochemical Linkage among the Chemical Constituents in Physics – Inspiration to the students” at the UGC sponsored Syzygium samarangense,”. National Seminar on Emerging Techniques in Physics Teaching and Training, organized by SVRM College, Nagaram during 7-8, (iv) V. Padmavathi and B. Kesava Rao: Invited Talk on August 2015. “Correlation between metal ions and organic compounds from Semecarpus anacardium L.f., their biological aspects and docking The following papers were presentd at the National Seminar studies” in the 5th International Science Congress, held at PGIMER on Shaping the Future with Nano Sciences (SFNS), organized by & Dr.Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, during 10th-12th Department of Chemistry, P.B. Siddhartha College of Arts & October 2015. Also chaired the Technical Session-V. Science, Vijayawada, during 19-20, August 2015. Prof.B.Kesava Rao and V. Padmavathi: presented a paper as P.N.V.V.L. Prameela Rani, D. Ramachandran, C. Rambabu and oral presentation on “Heterocyclic Compounds from Semecarpus R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Synthesis and spectral investigations of anacardium L.f.,” in the 4th International Conference on Applications Ni2+ ions doped cadmium borate nanopowder”. and management in Chemical Sciences, organized by Indian V. Khidhirbrahmendra, Sk. Johny Basha, U.S. Udayachandran Council of Chemists (ICC), at Tashkent during 13-14, June 2015. Thampy and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Structural investigations on Also Chaired the Technical Session I. 2+ undoped and Co doped SrZnP2O7 nanophosphors”. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS M. Rajesh Yadav, B. Jaya Raja, Ch. Rama Krishna, M. Avinash, Dr. K. Madhu Babu: (i) Delivered Keynote address on “Small Sk. Johny Basha and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Investigation on 3+ Enterprises Development in India”, at the UGC sponsored National the synthesis and optical properties of Fe doped Ca6BP5O20 Seminar on Opportunities and Challenges of Micro, Small and phosphor for luminescent applications”. 13 B. Jaya Raja, M. Rajesh Yadav, Sk. Johny Basha, V. i. Prof.A.PrameelaRani, ii. Mrs.U.Annapurna. iii. Mrs.K.E.Pravallika. Khidhirbrahmendra and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Photo- iv. Mrs.D.Madhuri. v. Ms.CH.Srujani iv. Mrs.M.Gayathri Ramya v. luminescence studies of transition metal doped Li CaAl (PO ) F 2 4 4 4 4 Dr.Sk.Masthanamma nanophosphors for LED applications”. The following faculty presented papers in the 1st Indo-Gulf The following papers were presentd at the National Seminar Conference on Current Development in Novel Drug Delivery Recent Developments in Nanotechnology & Nano Science Systems, jointly organised by APP Andhra Pradesh State Branch (RDNN), organized by Department of Physics, V.K.V. Government and A.S.N. Pharmacy College, Tenali (AP), during Degree College, Kothapeta, A.P., during 31st August and 1st Sept. 2015. I) Prof.A.Prameela Rani : “Design and characterisation of controlled release formulations of Anti retro viral drugs”. ii) Sk. Johny Basha,V. Khidhirbrahmendra, M. Rajesh Yadav, U.S. Mrs.K.E.Pravallika : “Moving bed Chromatography - An overview” Udayachandran Thampy, U.V.B.B.K. Prasad and R.V.S.S.N. iii) Mrs.D.Madhuri : “Formulation and Evaluation of Fast Dissolving Ravikumar: “Synthesis and characterization of Cu2+ doped ZnS Tablets of Gliclazide”. iv) Ms.Ch.Srujani: “Fused-core particle Nanocrystals”. technology in HPLC”. v) Mrs. Gayathri Ramya : “Oral lipid based J. Madhavi, M. Rajesh Yadav, M. Avinash, Sk. Johny Basha, V. drug delivery systems - An overview” Khidhirbrahmendra, M.V. Subrahmanyam and R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: “Structural Investigations of VO2+ doped CdS-ZnS The following faculty presented papers at the 3rd Indo Nanocomposites”. African Conference on Current Issues and Innovations in Pharmaceutical Research, organized by Nirmala College of K. Ravindranadh, M. Avinash, M.C. Rao and R.V.S.S.N. Pharmacy with the Association of Pharmacy Professionals (APP) Ravikumar: “Mechanochemical Synthesis of Ca-Li Hydroxyapatite on 4th September, 2015. Nanopowder”. Prof.A.Prameela Rani: “Formulation and evaluation of liposomal R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: Invited talk on “Novel Nanophosphor formulations of Anti Fungal drugs” materials for LED Applications” at the National Seminar on Recent Dr.D.Ravishankar Reddy : “Combinatorial Chemistry” Developments in Nanotechnology & Nano Science (RDNN) Dr.P.Ravi : Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles from leaf extract Department of Physics, V.K.V. Government Degree College, of Mimosa rubicaulis and to study its anti-bacterial property. Kothapeta, A.P., during 31st August and 1st September 2015. Mr.P.Raghuveer : “Resealed erythrocytes” R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: Invited talk on “Nanoparticles in Liquid The following faculty attended workshop on Pharma Analytika- Crystals Display Devices” at the National Seminar on Trends and Handling & Training on Analytical Instruments, organized by Applications of Liquid Crystals (NSLC-2015) at Andhra Christian Department of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Chalapathi Institute of College, Guntur, during 10-11, September 2015. Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guntur during 11-12 September 2015. DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS I. Mrs. K.E.Pravallika The following papers were presented at the International II. Ms. CH.Srujani Conference of Mathematical Sciences, organized by Dept. of III. Mrs. K.Sujana Mathematics, S.V. University, Tirupati, during 13-15, July 2015. IV. Mr.P.Raghuveer Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu and Ch. V.V.S. Surekha: Presented a V. Dr.SK.Masthanamma paper on “A note on measure of slope rotatability for second order Prof.A.Prameela Rani: Participated in seminar and workshop on response surface designs using central composite designs”. Micro needle Assisted Transdermal Drug Delivery Systems, M. Siva Parvathi, K.S.D. Lakshmi, U. Sripriya, B. Guravaiah, organized jointly by KVSR Siddhartha College of Pharmaceutical Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu, and M. Ratnam: Presented paper on Sciences and Loughborough University, UK on 23rd July 2015. “Productivity of maize under different sowing dates and nitrogen management evaluation by split plot design”. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF TELUGU AND ORIENTAL LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS The following papers were presented at the UGC National Dr. A.J.V. Radhika: Presented a paper on “On Characteristics of Seminar on Telugulo Nadee Sahityam, on the occasion of Godavari the Arc Offset Pareto Model” at the International Conference on Pushkaralu, organized by Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Mathematical Sciences (ICMS-2015), organized by Department Rajahmundry Campus, Bommuru, during 11-12, July, 2015. of Mathematics, Sri Venketeswara University, Tirupati, during 13- Prof. P. Varaprasada Murthy: Presented a paper on “Suvarna 15 July, 2015. Mukhi Varnanam in the Sree Kalyana Venkateswara Charitam GUEST LECTURES Mahakavyam”. Department of Statistics Prof. G.Y. Prabhavathi Devi: (i) Presented a paper on Prof.K.Chandan: Delivered a lecture on “Sampling Theory and “Vasucharitra - Suktimatee Nadee Prabhavam”. (ii) Presented a Operations Research”, at ANU PG Centre, Ongole, during 4-5, paper on “Veeresalingam Nataka Rachana – Streejanoddharana” September 2015. at the National Seminar on Telugulo Sanghikodyama Rupakalu, Prof. G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu: Delivered a lecture on “Statistics and organized by Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, during 26-27 its Applications in Real Life” at Sri Majety Guravaiah Degree September 2015. College, Guntur on 30-09-2015. ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES The following faculty attended the 2nd State Level Annual Department of Physics Convention of Pharmacists Organization for Women Empowerment R.V.S.S.N. Ravikumar: Guest lecture on “Recent Advances in and Research held at Chalapathi Institute of Pharmaceutical Nanophosphor Materials for LED Applications” at JKC College, rd Sciences, Guntur during 3-4, July 2015. Guntur on 23 September 2015.

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Dr. Suri Bagavantham Endowment Lecture Inaugural and Orientation Programme The Inaugural and Orientation programme for 1st B.Tech. students of University College of Engineering and Technology was held on 2nd July, 2013. The Chief Guest Sri Dasari Anvesh, Director, Efftronics,Vijayawada, told the students to develop communication skills, problem solving skills and people skills for getting employment. Presiding over the programme, Vice-Chancellor I/C Prof. K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao stated that all the 300 seats in the college have been filled in the first phase itself. The Registrar Acharya Nagarjuna University in collaboration with AP Prof. Raja Sekhar, Prof. P.Siddaiah, Principal, ANUCET, Akademi of Sciences conducted Dr. Suri Bagavantham Prof. E.Srinivasa Reddy, Dean, Engineering College; Endowment Lecture. Delivering a lecture on “India in Space” Prof.P.Ramana Rao, H.O.D., EEE Department also the Chief Guest of the programme Sri A.S Kiran Kumar, addressed the students. Chairman, Indian Space Research Organization, Bangalore, said that ISRO had many achievements from 1963 onwards. Surya Mitra Programme ISRO works hard for the development of satellite agriculture University College of Engineering and Technology has and society with information technology. It also provides started Surya Mitra Programme by having M.O.U. with IRSSS for the Indian sub-continent. Satellites play a major NREDCAP with the co-ordination of GERMI Centre on role to warn the people and government at the time of university college campus. Every year 810 students have cyclones like Hud-Hud. India is the first country to introduce the chance to undergo this training to get employment in MOTR knowledge to the society. Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva future by learning specific skills in generating renewable Rao, Rector, ANU said that ISRO is trying for social energy. The University Engineering College is providing development using scientific knowledge. Dr. B L Dikshulu, facilities for giving training to 30 students for three months President, APAS presided over the programme. in each batch. Sri Harnath Babu said that providing Dr.P.Siddaiah, the Principal of Engineering College, Dr.EV employment for the unemployed and immediate Muralikrishna, Dr. Prasad & others attended the programme. employment for trained students is the motto of this project.

‘A’ GRADE FOR ACHARYA NAGARJUNA NON-TEACHING STAFF RETIREMENT UNIVERSITY IN STATE GOVERNMENT RANKING The following Non-Teaching staff retired from service The Government of Andhra Pradesh announced on attaining the age of superannuation as follows: grades to all the sixteen universities of the state. Based Sri G. Budagaiah, Pump Attender, on 31-7-2015. on the Pass Percentage, MoU’s with the other universities, Sri Ch. Manmadha Rao, Attender, on 31-7-2015. employment creation etc., the universities were given Smt. N. Bujjamma, Store Boy, on 31-8-2015. the grades. ANU stood second with 81 marks by getting Sri N. Muthaiah, Time Scale NMR, on 30-9-2015. ‘A’ grade while Andhra University stood first with 84 marks In the felicitation functions arranged in this regard, the with ‘A' grade. university officials placed on record the valuable services rendered by them and wished them a peaceful retired life. BEST ‘B’ SCHOOL AWARD FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE STUDENTS’ COUNSELING CENTRE The Dept. of Commerce has been conferred the A Students’ Counseling Centre was established by Best ‘B’ School Award for the year 2015, by ABP News, the I/c Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao in the a national organization. It took industry-related curriculum Dept. of Education in ANU on 6-8-2015. Prof. P. Sankara development, innovative modern approach of teaching Pitchaiah, Dept. of Geology has been appointed as a Co- methods, good research in marketing and advertising and ordinator of the Centre. Dr. T.D. Vimala, a retired Principal interdisciplinary research in Engineering technology as of a Government degree college in Kothagudem has also criteria to declare the award. Co-ordinator of the been appointed as a Psychologist for the benefit of the department, received the award on 23-7-2015 in Mumbai. students. The Counselling Centre has been established as per the UGC norms, the main objective being the education OBITUARY and personality development of every student. By creating Sri M. Sivaiah, Reading Room Boy, died on 01-7-2015. awareness in the students regarding life value, ethics, and Smt. P. Santhamma, Sanitary worker died on 01-8-2015. emotional balance, students can be encouraged to face The university acknowledged their services and problems and look for solutions in a confident manner. conveyed condolences to the bereaved families. 15 RESEARCH DEGREES AWARDED DURING 01-07-2015 to 30-09- 2015

M.Phil. Degrees awarded during 01-07- 2015 to 30-09- 2015 S.No. Name of the Scholar Name of the Guide Subject Date 1 P.D.V. Kumar Dr. M. Rami Reddy Physics 24-07-2015 2 P. Lakshmi Sravani Dr. K. Rosaiah Statistics 30-07-2015 3 L.V.L. Himani Prof. Raja Sekhar, P. English 30-07-2015 4 Kesava Srinivas Chirapa Dr. T.E. Divakar Chemistry 12-08-2015 5 Marisetti Sowjanya Dr. A. Gangadhara Rao Mathematics 22-08-2015 6 John Remalli Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer Social Work 07-09-2015 7 P. Arun Kumar Dr. M. Rami Reddy Physics 07-09-2015 8 K.S.V. Sambasiva Rao Prof. K. Krishna Murthy Electronics 08-09-2015

Ph.D. Degrees Awarded during 01-07-2015 to 30-09-2015 1. K. Babu Dr. G. Rosaiah Botany 06.07.2015 2. P.N. Krishnan Prof. N. Rama Rao Biotechnology 02.07.2015 3. Valli S. Dr. S. Gokul Shankar Biotechnology 13.07.2015 4. Usha Kiranmayi Mangamuri Prof. M. Vijayalakshmi Biotechnology 25.07.2015 5. Shivarudrappa B. Bhairappanavar Dr. B. Fakrudin Biotechnology 17-08-2015 6. Ghadiyaram Venkata Balakrishna Dr. M.V. Raghavendra Rao Biotechnology 24-08-2015 7. K.M. Shailaja Dr. B. Shivakumar Biotechnology 01-09-2015 8. Erumalla Venkatanagaraju Dr. Goli Divakar Biotechnology 19-09-2015 9. P. Leela Mohan Kumar Prof. Y. Rajendra Prasad Biotechnology 19-09-2015 10. Ashis Kumar Mehta Prof. S. Vidyadhara Biotechnology 30-09-2015 11. Naga S.R.C. Murthy Jayanti Dr. Ahmed Kamal Chemistry 11.07.2015 12. Viswanath Arutla Dr. Ahmed Kamal Chemistry 11.07.2015 13. P. N. V. V. L. Prameela Rani Prof. C. Rambabu & Dr. D. Ramachandran Chemistry 21.07.2015 14. Kolli Sunder Kumar Dr. R. Ramesh Raju Chemistry 24.07.2015 15. Sujatha Thota Dr. R. Ramesh Raju Chemistry 24.07.2015 16. G. Praveen Chand Prof. C. Ram Babu Chemistry 08-09-2015 17. G. Ramesh Dr. M. Subba Rao Chemistry 08-09-2015 18. Akkapalli Rajesh Dr. G. V. M. Sharma Chemistry 08-09-2015 19. Rama Krishnudu. N Dr. G. Satyanarayana Commerce & Business Administration 09.07.2015 20. D. Rajasekhar Prof. N. Vijaya Ratnam Commerce & Business Administration 15.07.2015 21. T. Sudhakar Reddy Prof. T. Uma Maheswara Rao Commerce & Business Administration 25.07.2015 22. G. Vijaya Sree Dr. T. Rama Devi Commerce & Business Administration 25.07.2015 23. Hari Krishna S Dr. P. Sai Babu Commerce & Business Ad. 28.07.2015 24. Dunna China Appa Rao Prof. S. Vijaya Raju Commerce & Business Ad. 03.08.2015 25. Md Khaja Moinuddin Faroki Dr. T. Narayana Murty Commerce & Business Ad. 10.08.2015 26. Soujanya Konka Dr. S. Anitha Devi, Commerce & Business Ad. 10.08.2015 27. Duggi Ajay Rathan Prof. N. Vijaya Ratnam Commerce & Business Ad. 31-08-2015 28. U. Swamulu Dr. Noor Basha Abdul Commerce & Business Ad. 07-09-2015 29. N. Rajasekhar Dr. T. V. Rajinikanth Computer Science & Eng. 02.07.2015 30. G. Kiran Kumar Dr. P. Premchand Computer Science & Eng. 02.07.2015 31. Venkata Durga Kiran Kasula Dr. L.S.S. Reddy Computer Science & Eng. 05.08.2015

16 32. Venkateswara Reddy Eluri Dr. M. Ramesh Computer Science & Eng. 08.08.2015 33. Nynalasetti K K Rao Dr. G.P. Saradhi Varma Computer Science & Eng. 19-09-2015 34. Sriramula Naga Prasad Dr. A. Vinaya Babu Computer Science & Eng. 28-09-2015 35. A. Bharat Bhushan Prof. M. V. Narasimha Sarma Economics 23.07.2015 36. Krapa Kishore Babu Prof. M. Koteswara Rao Economics 07-09-2015 37. Shaphiya. SK Dr. N. Sanjeeva Rao Economics 07-09-2015 38. M. John Mohammad Dr. P. V. Krishna Environmental Science 08-08-2015 39. M. Sujatha Dr. P. Brahmaji Rao Environmental Sciences 26-08-2015 40. Yendluri Chakradhara Singh Prof. D. Bhaskara Rao Education 09.07.2015 41. Ramaseshayya Ponnana Dr. G. Yashoda Education 12-09-2015 42. Madanu Shantha Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani English 25.07.2015 43. Vijaya Babu Kukkamalla Prof. P. Rajasekhar English 10.07.2015 44. Mallavarapu Karthik Prof. Raja Sekhar Patteti English 14-08-2015 45. Movva Srilakshmi Dr. M. Suresh Kumar English 21-09-2015 46. Mullapudi Rama Satyanarayana Dr. B. Naga Raju Human Resource Management 02-09-2015 47. Suganthi. K Prof. P. Syama Thrimurthy Life Long Learning 08.07.2015 48. Doraswamy Tirumaladoravari Prof. A. Subrahmanyam Law 03.07.2015 49. Venkateswara Rao Potharaju Prof. A. Subrahmanyam Law 03.07.2015 50. P. Hanumanta Rao Dr. P. Subhakara Reddy Law 08.08.2015 51. Srinivasa Rao Kalavakollu Prof. P. Koteswara Rao Mathematics 03.07.2015 52. K.V. Siva Parvathi Prof. K. Pandu Ranga Rao Mathematics 13-08-2015 53. G. Hanumantha Rao Dr. A. Anjaneyulu Mathematics 17-08-2015 54. Galaiah Maddu Prof. B.P.C. Bose Public Administration 06.07.2015 55. Pulagam Rayappa Prof. K. Chandra Kumar Political Science 07.07.2015 56. K. Ravi Teja Dr. M. Ravi Sekhar Political Science 25.07.2015 57. Jaya Rama Satyanarayana Swamy Bhogi Prof. N. Veeraiah Physics 06.08.2015 58. V.S.S. Sarma. G. Prof. P. Narayana Murthy Physics 10.07.2015 59. Subhash Chandra Bose Guntupalli Dr. R.V.S.S.N. Ravi Kumar Physics 28.07.2015 60. Subhash Chandra Bose Guntupalli Dr. R. V.S.S.N. Ravikumar Physics 28.07.2015 61. Suresh Kukkamalla Dr. V.N. Poornachandra Rao Physics 18-09-2015 62. Nidumukkala K.S.P.S. Sarma Prof. S. Sreehari Sastry Physics 24-09-2015 63. T. Suseelamma Dr. P. P. S. Paul Kumar Physical Education 02-09-2015 64. V. V. M. U. Phaneendra Dr. P.P.S. Paul Kumar Physical Education 02.09.2015 65. S. Venkateswarlu Dr. K. Somasekhar Rural Development 17-08-2015 66. Mohan Rao Kuchipudi Dr. Saraswati Raju Iyer Social Work 10.07.2015 67. Rama Mohan Chandika Prof. G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu Statistics 28.07.2015 68. Pavan Kumar Chunduru Prof. P. Varaprasada Murthy Sanskrit 30.07.2015 69. Pasumarthi Kishore Prof. K. Satyanarayana Sanskrit 24-08-2015 70. B. Saraswathi Dr. K. Somasundara Rao Telugu 30.07.2015 71. B. S. R. Subrahmanyam Prof. M. Satyanarayana Telugu 08.08.2015 72. L. Jyotheeswara Naidu Prof. T. Satyavathi Telugu 08.08.2015 73. Mekala Raju Prof. G. Krupachary Telugu 20-08-2015 74. B. Madhavi Latha Prof. G.Y. Prabhavathi Devi Telugu 21-08-2015 75. S. K. L. Suneetha Dr. G. Sambasiva Rao Telugu 21-08-2015 76. Pothi Reddy Anthony Reddy Dr. K. Veeraiah Zoology 13.07.2015 77. A. Rambabu Dr. V. Sekhar Zoology 20-08-2015 78. Neelima Pilli Dr. N. Gopala Rao Zoology 19-09-2015 79. Chintada Vivek Dr. K. Veeraiah Zoology 19-09-2015

17 NSS ACTIVITIES

NSS Foundation Day celebrations at A.C. College, Guntur of ANU, to conduct a Special Camping Programme in the ANU campus. With the permission of the Hon’ble Vice- Chancellor, and the Co-ordinator, NSS Cell, ANU, the five NSS Units of the University Colleges organized a Special Camping Programme, in the ANU Campus from 25-09-2015 to 02-10-2015.

Inauguration Programme

The NSS Unit-I of Andhra Christian College, Guntur, celebrated NSS Foundation Day on 24.09.2015. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. K. Madhu Babu, Programme Coordinator, NSS Cell, ANU. He said that from the perspective of NSS volunteers too, NSS has benefits – students are much more easily motivated to learn when confronted with real-life problems that need solutions, there is increased awareness of the community and world around them and their own responsibilities towards it. Since then NSS volunteers, who devote 120 hours per year for two Dr. N.A.D. Pal, University Training and Orientation consecutive years, have covered a wide range of community Centre, Andhra University was the Chief Guest of the related works such as Adoption of Villages, Construction Inaugural programme on 25-9-2015. Prof. P. Rajasekhar, and repair of roads, Afforestation, Conducting Literacy Registrar, Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, Officer on Special Duty Classes, Water Shed Project and Plastic Eradication, (OSD), Dr. K. Madhu Babu, Programme Coordinator, NSS shunning discrimination against women, eradication of polio Cell and Principals of the ANU colleges, addressed the NSS and health awareness particularly HIV AIDS. The students volunteers of various colleges and the community people enrolled under NSS have shown better understanding of on the importance of National Service Scheme. Along with social issues and have exhibited volunteerism at times of team leaders the volunteers participated in the Swaccha need. Bharat, the Clean and Green programme in and around the Selections for West Zone NSS Pre-Republic Day Parade canteen premises and various departments. Later they Camp participated in the cultural activities and games. NSS Republic Day Parade Camp is a prestigious Blood Grouping Programme national level event and participation in the Republic Day Camp is a matter of great pride in the life of NSS volunteers. On the second day of the Camp on 26-09-2015, NSS As such NSS volunteers for this parade are to be selected Units of five campus colleges organized Blood Group through several stages such as University level, State level Checking Program at Pharmacy College. The programme and finally through Zonal level. was inaugurated by Prof. A.V. Dattatreya Rao, Officer on Special Duty (OSD), ANU, who spoke about the importance The following NSS Volunteers of Acharya Nagarjuna of blood in human life and called upon the volunteers to University were selected in the proposed West Zone NSS Pre-Republic Day Parade Camp – 2015. Girls: 1.Ms.G.Saritha, III B.Com., J.K.C.College, Guntur, 2.Ms.M.Meenakshi, III B.Com., VTJM & IVTR Degree College, Mangalagiri. Boys: 1. Mr.M.Srinivas, III B.Sc.,AP Residential Degree College, Vijayapuri South, Nagarjunasagar, Guntur District. 2. Mr.Ch. Dasu, III B.Com., AC College, Guntur. 3. Mr. M. Nagendra Babu, II B.Com., PNCA Degree College, Singarayakonda, Prakasam Dist. Special Camping Programme – 2015-2016 Basing on the Pre-camp survey, proposals were submitted to the Co-ordinator, National Service Scheme Cell 18 donate blood for saving thousands of lives in the society. Dr. K. Madhu Babu, Programme Coordinator, NSS Cell, ANU explained the importance of grouping of blood. In this programme, nearly two hundred volunteers participated. In the Afternoon session, the volunteers were divided into various teams for conducting Swacch Bharat Programme, in the premises of the University administrative Building, and Engineering Central Block. The volunteers worked very hard to cut the wild thorny bushes.

Environmental Protection Programme On the third day of Camp on 27-09-2015, the five campus colleges organized a programme on environmental protection. The NSS volunteers participated in Swacch

life that flows thoughout the human body, as it transports oxygen and other nutrients to body tissues and removes wastes. Dr. K. Madhu Babu, Programme Coordinator, NSS Cell, ANU, and the Principals of Campus Colleges and Programme Officers participated in the programme, in which Fifty Units of blood were donated to Government General Hospital, Guntur. Health Awareness Programme On the fifth day of the Camp on 29-09-2015, the NSS Units of five Campus Colleges organized an Eye Screening

Bharat in and around the National Service Scheme Bhavan along with the team leaders. They cleared unwanted bushes and waste followed by a Plantation programme at Central Block, University College of Engineering & Technology and NSS Bhavan, ANU. In this programme, Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, the Rector, and Prof. P. Rajasekhar, the Registrar, spoke about protection of natural environment while Prof. P. Siddaiah, Principal, University College of Engineering & Technology, highlighted the consequence of global warming around the world. Dr. K. Madhu Babu, Programme Coordinator, NSS Cell, ANU, referred to climate change and its impact on life on the earth. The Programme Officers of the five Campus Colleges also participated.

Blood Donation Programme Camp as part of health awareness at Student Centre, ANU On the fourth day of the camp on 28-09-2015, the in association with Sankara Eye Hospital, Pedakakani. The NSS Units of five Campus Colleges organized a Mega Blood programme was inaugurated by Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Donation Camp at Student Centre, ANU, in association with Rao, Rector of ANU, who addressed the volunteers about Guntur Government General Hospital. The mega the protection of eyes and said that eyes allow us to see programme with the motto of ‘Donate Blood and Make the world and to understand how objects are related to each yourself Proud’ was formally inaugurated by Prof. P. other. Prof. A.V.Dattatreya Rao, Officer on Special Duty Rajasekhar, the Registrar, while Dr. Anasuya, Additional (OSD), Dr. K. Madhu Babu, Programme Coordinator, NSS Superintendent of General hospital, Guntur, was the chief Cell, ANU, the Programme Officers of other Campus guest. The technical staff and other staff members from Colleges also participated in the programme. In this camp, the hospital assisted in organizing the programme. Prof. 300 students and staff of the University utilized the V.Chandra Sekhara Rao, Principal, University College of opportunity and nearly two hundred volunteers gave Arts, Commerce and Law, said that blood is the river of the acceptance for donating their eyes. 19 Programme on Disaster Mitigation Awareness Assistant Commandant Subhash Kumar gave a historical account of fhe Disaster Management Act, 2005 and its organizational structure of Natural Disaster Management, and analysed its composition and deployment at various places in India. Dr. K. Madhu Babu, Programme Coordinator, NSS Cell, ANU, said that disaster management can be achieved through a culture of prevention, mitigation and preparedness, to generate a prompt and efficient response at the time of disasters. In the programme, the staff of the National Disaster Response Force exhibited their tools and machinery used in rescue and relief operations at the time of disasters. The Programme Officers of various colleges and volunteers participated in the programme.

On the sixth day of the Camp on 30-09-2015, the Blood Donation Camp volunteers of the NSS Units of five Campus Colleges The NSS Unit-I of T.J.P.S College, Guntur, organized conducted an Awareness Programme on Disaster Mitigation a Blood Donation Programme on 30-09-2014 in which about in which the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), 10th 50 students donated blood to Govt. General Hospital (GGH), Battalion, Acharya Nagarjuna University, participated. The Guntur. Which was coordinated by GGH, Guntur. NSS Chief Guest Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, Rector of ANU Programme Officer and the college staff. Dr. K. Madhu Babu, said that NDRF is a nodal ministry in the Central Government Programme Coordinator, NSS Cell, ANU participated in the for the management of natural disasters. Another Guest inaugural programme of blood donation.

ANU COLLEGE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

Inauguration of I/IV B.Pharm Class Work NSS Special Camp NSS special camp was conducted in Acharya Nagarjuna University campus from 25.09.2015 to 02.10.2015. As a part of this camp Swacch Bharat programme, Clean & Green programme, Blood donation camp, Eye screening camp, Disaster Mitigation awareness camp by NDRF, 10th Bn. were taken up. Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations were also organised. Volunteers from ANUCPS actively participated in camp.

ANUCPS organized the inauguration function for newly admitted B.Pharmacy students (Indian and international students) and their parents on 3rd September, 2015. Prof.A.Prameela Rani, Principal, ANUCPS, addressed the gathering and explained all the rules and regulations to be followed in the campus and wished all the students a happy stay in the campus. Prof.K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, I/c Vice Chancellor, ANU, and Prof. P.Rajasekhar, Registrar, ANU, spoke in the function attended by all the staff and students of the college. Teachers’ Day Celebrations ANU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences celebrated “Teachers’ Day” on 5th September 2015 which was organized by all students of ANU. Prof. A. Prameela Rani, Principal, Freshers Day Celebrations ANUCPS celebrated Freshers’ party which was ANUCPS presided over the function. All the staff members nd participated in the function and wished all the students a organized by 2 year B.Pharmacy (2015-19 batch) students bright future. to welcome their juniors. Prof.A.Prameela Rani, Principal, ANUCPS presided over the function and emphasized several points regarding field of pharmacy and role of pharmacists in society. Teaching and non-teaching staff members of ANUCPS and students attended the function.

20 COMMUNITY SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)

Three Months Training Programme on Dress the illiterate and semi-literate women belonging to the Making for S.C., B.C. & Minority Women Muslim minority. Director In-charge of Jan Sikshan Sansthan Mr. Shyam Sunil, JSS Programme Officer Sri Hari Inaugural Function Krishna, Teacher Smt.K.Aruna and Smt.D.Rajyalakshmi also A Three Months Training Programme on Dress participated. Dr.M.Venkata Ramana, the Project Assistant, Making for S.C., B.C. & Minority Women at Dhodleru village, CSR helped in organizing the programme. Krosuru Mandal, Guntur District was organized from 02-07- 2015 to 31-09-2015. The programme was inaugurated by Valedictory Function Mandal Praja Parishad President Smt.Vallala Subhashini The valedictory function for the two months training on 02-07-2015. She said that the Chief Minister Sri Chandra programme on Aari work for the Muslim minority women Babu Naidu is encouraging women empowerment through was conducted on 21-09-2015. The chief guest for the the various schemes designed for them and every family valedictory function was Sri Eluri Sambasiva Rao, M.L.A. should fight against poverty by utilizing such programmes. of Parchur, Prakasham district. He congratulated the trainees Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer, CSR, Coordinator, said that the and assured them of his support in future in promoting the university does not confine to teaching alone but also works skills that they had acquired. He also thanked the Centre for the cause of the society by implementing the extension for CSR for taking up this training programme for the Muslim activities so as to enable the community to get empowered. minority in his constituency. 30 trainees received their Dr.M.Venkata Ramana, the Project Assistant, the Sarpanch certificates from the Chief Guest. Sri O.Chandrashekhar, former Sarpanch Sri Bathula Seetharami Reddy, Mandal Parishad Co-option Members, Training Programme on Home Needs for Rural Sk.Gude, Director, Vignan Public School, Shaik Mastan Vali, Housewives Teacher, Smt.Bhagyalakshmi and Smt.Padma participated. A one day Training Programme on Home Needs Valedictory Function for Rural Housewives was organized at Karlapudi, Amaravathi Mandal, Guntur district on 11-07-2015. This programme was inaugurated by Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer, Coordinator for CSR. Ms. P.Bhulakshmi, the Instructor of the programme from Lal Puram, Guntur, gave training on preparation of 6 items pertaining to Home Needs such as Preparation of detergent powder, cleaning powder, phenol, pain balm, liquid blue and candles by giving demonstration. Forty members participated in the training programme. In

The Valedictory function of the Three Months Training Programme on Dress Making for S.C.B.C & Minority Women at Dhodleru village, Krosuru Mandal, Guntur District, was organized on 31-09-2015. The certificates were distributed to the participants during the function by the Coordinator of Centre for CSR. Overall 45 participants benefitted through this programme.

Two Months Training Programme on Aari work for Muslim Minority Women Inaugural Function A two Months Training Programme on Aari work for Muslim Minority Women at Parchuru, Prakasam District, was organized from 07-07-2015 to 07-09-2015 in collaboration with Jan Sikshan Sansthan, Ongole, Prakasam district. the Valedictory function, the Coordinator said that such a Inaugurating the programme on 7-7-2015, Dr.Saraswati Raju programme not only helps in self-employment but also helps Iyer, Coordinator, said that 60 types of hand embroidery in giving employment opportunities to others, and results in work would be taught as part of the training programme to income generation.

21 Awareness Programme on Role of Nutrition in Training Programme on Hand Embroidery for Promoting Health for Mothers Women Belonging to Weaker Sections Valedictory Function One of the groups with which the Centre for Community Social Responsibility works is weaker sections. A Three months training programme on hand embroidery for women belonging to weaker sections was organized at Mylanagar, Mangalgiri, Guntur District from 30-04-2015 to 30-07-2015. The programme was concluded formally by Sri Ganji Chiranjeevi, Municipal Chairman of Mangalagiri during the Valedictory function on 08-08-2015. Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer, Coordinator, CSR, Dr..M.Venkata Ramana, Project Assistant, CSR, Ward Counsellor, Mr.R.Sathya Narayana, Mr.Chinna Tirupathaiah, Teacher M.Padhmavathi, Head Mistress, Ms.T.Prameela Devi and Teacher, Ms.Jaisri participated in An Awareness Programme on Role of Nutrition in the programme. Promoting Health for Mothers at S.C. Colony, Navaluru, Guntur district was conducted on 21-07-2015. The Coordinator of Community Social Responsibility, Dr.Saraswati Raju Iyer said that nutrition plays an important role in promoting health for mothers. As a resource person Dr. Babitha, Department of Food & Nutrition, ANU, stressed the importance of taking low cost nutritious food so as to improve their health status. She spoke about the importance of balanced diet and how it can help in dealing with nutritional deficiency diseases, particularly in mothers. The programme was attended by 50 mothers who were pregnant and lactating. Dr.M.Venkata Ramana, Project Assistant, I.C.D.S staff Managalagiri area also participated.

CAMPUS LIFE STREAMLINED IN ANU ANU authorities introduced stringent measures to Biometric System in ANU streamline academic life on the campus and to check the ragging menace in the campus. Biometric machines were set up in ANU campus in different buildings in a phased manner. the objective is to maintain transparency in terms of the attendance of the employees and students. The Vice-Chancellor I/c Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao inaugurated the Biometric system formally on 4-9-2015. Monitoring Centre in ANU Vice-Chancellor I/c Smt. B. Udayalakshmi inaugurated the Monitoring Centre in Administrative building on 9-9- 2015 for monitoring the visuals recorded by 170 CC cameras installed at a cost of twenty lakh rupees towards enforcing discipline in the campus. The cameras are arranged in the hostels, Sports College, Engineering Hostels, Research Scholars Hostel and at the gates. Anti-Ragging Committees Revamped in ANU Solar Fencing The anti-ragging committees were reconstituted and Vice-Chancellor I/c Mrs. B. Udaya Lakshmi inaugurated headed by the Principals of the six campus colleges by the Solar fencing on 24-8-2015 which is arranged around Smt. B. Udayalakshmi, IAS Vice-Chancellor I/c. the Women’s Hostel to improve the security cover in the Appointment of Residential Wardens campus. Rector Prof. Sambasiva Rao, Registrar Prof. P. Residential Wardens have been appointed for both Rajasekhar, Chief Warden Prof. Jayasree were also the boys and girls hostels in ANU in September. present.

22 DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS SCIENCES SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS Smt.B.Udaya Lakshmi, IAS, Vice-Chancellor I/c of Acharya Nagarjuna University, awarded the first sports scholarships on 9th September, 2015 to the following candidates – Mr. M.Chaitanya @ Rs.10,000/-, Mr.PVBS Kishore @ Rs.5000/- & Miss. K. Shireesha @Rs.5000/-

RELEASE OF ANNUAL SPORTS CALENDAR 3. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam Acharya Nagarjuna University Sports Board meeting 4. Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur th was held on 4 August, 2015 under the chairmanship of However, the Second phase & Final phase counseling Prof.K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao, Vice-Chancellor I/c. The Sports was conducted only at one helpline center i.e., Acharya Board has approved the annual Sports Calendar and the Nagarjuna University, Guntur. programme. YUVATHARANGAM – 2015, CAMPUS SPORTS FESTIVAL APPECET-2015 ADMISSIONS The Yuvatharangam Campus Sports Festival is the AP State Council of Higher Education, Hyderabad, brainchild of Smt.B.Udaya Lakshmi, IAS, Vice-Chancellor I/ entrusted the responsibility of conducting APPECET-2015 c of Acharya Nagarjuna University. She announced the Admissions to Acharya Nagarjuna University after completion tournament on 15th August 2015 during the Independence of APPECET-2015 tests on 11th June, 2015. ANU conducted day celebrations of ANU. The event was conducted on the APPECET-2015 Admissions as per the following schedule. eve of the Birthday celebrations of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India. Sn Details Actual Dates The sports events were conducted for students of the six university colleges separately. After completion of the 1 Verification of Original Certificates Intramural competitions for six university colleges, the Inter- - BPEd (First Phase) 6 July15 collegiate tournament was also conducted among the six 2 Verification of Original Certificates - university colleges. Competitions were also conducted for UGDPEd (First Phase) 7 July 15 Research Scholars, Teaching and Administrative Staff. 3 Exercising options - BPEd th (First Phase) 7&8 July15 The Intramural schedule was released on 18 rd 4 Exercising options - UGDPEd September, 2015 and the tournament commenced on 23 th (First Phase) 8&9 July15 September, 2015 and concluded on 7 October, 2015. 5 Verification of Original Certificates - Tournaments were conducted for the following events: BPEd & U.G.D.P.Ed., (Second Phase) 19 August 15 Sn Event Section 6 Exercising options - BPEd & UGDPED 1 Athletics Men&Women (Second Phase) 19 & 20 Aug.15 2 Badminton (doubles) Men&Women 7 Verification of Original Certificates - BPEd & U.G.D.P.Ed., (Final Phase) 21 Sep. 15 3 Basketball Men 8 Exercising options - BPEd & 4 Chess Men&Women UGDPED (Final Phase) 21Sep. 15 5 Kho-Kho Men&Women As per the directions of the AP State Council of Higher 6 Table Tennis (doubles) Men&Women Education, Hyderabad, ANU conducted the web based 7 Volleyball Men counseling at the following helpline centers. 8 Throwball Women Helpline Centers for First Phase counseling: All the students, Research Scholars, Teaching & 1. Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur Administrative Staff of the campus participated and the entire 2. Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi campus was full of sports fervour during this Sports festival.

23 CASH AWARD CEREMONY FOR MERITORIOUS 4 J Tysan Babu P. N. C & K. R. Degree College, SPORTS PERSONS 2014-15 Narasaraopet 5 K Sudheer Reddy A.N.U Ongole Campus, Ongole 6 Y Gopi V.S.R. & N.V.R. College, Tenali 7 N Nageswara Rao R.V.R. & J.C. College of Eng., Chowdavaram 8 Y Gopi C.R. College, Chilakaluripet 9 M Ashok C.R. College, Chilakaluripet 10 G Sandeep University College of Physical Education, A.N.U Nagarjunanagar 11 D Sai Teja University College of Physical Education, A.N.U Nagarjunanagar 12 A.N. Manikanta Reddy University College of Physical Education, A.N.U Nagarjunanagar 13 P.N. Thirupathaiah University College of Physical Education, A.N.U Nagarjunanagar The Department of Physical Education & Sports 14 V Vema Reddy University College of Physical Sciences, ANU has conducted a Cash Award ceremony for Education, A.N.U Nagarjunanagar meritorious sports persons who brought laurels to the 15 B Anil Kumar C.R. College, Chilakaluripet university in the All India Inter-University Tournaments and secured medals. In the Award ceremony conducted on 4th Event: Weightlifting Men – 77 Kg Category August, 2015 at the University, Prof. K.R.S.Sambasiva Rao, Medal : Gold Vice-Chancellor I/c, distributed Mementoes and Cash Level of the Tournament : All India awards to the following Meritorious Sports Persons for the Sn Name of the Player College academic year 2014-15. Prof.C.S.Prasad Babu, Director 1 R.V. Rahul Bapatla College of Arts & of Physical Education, Sri Venkateswara University, Science, Bapatla Tirupathi; Prof.M.V.Ramkumar Ratnam, Director, Center for Distance Education, ANU; and Sri N.Sadasiva Rao, Finance Event: Weightlifting Women – 58 Kg Category Officer, ANU, were the Guests of Honour. Medal: Silver Level of the Tournament: All India List of Awardees 1 K Shireesha University College of Event: Baseball (Men) Physical Education, A.N.U Medal : Gold Nagarjunanagar Level of the Tournament : All India

Sn Name of the Player College Other Events Conducted on Campus The Central Sports Council, APTRANSCO, 1 G Sanjay Kumar University College of Physical Hyderabad, conducted Inter–Electricity Corporations Education, A.N.U Nagarjunanagar Volleyball & Tug-of-war Tournaments (AP State Level) 2 M Vijay C.R. College, Chilakaluripet on the University campus from 12th to 14th September, 3 K Naveen C.R. College, Chilakaluripet 2015.

Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, former Vice-Chancellor, ANU, Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, Rector, felicitating felicitating Smt. B. Udayalakshmi Smt. B. Udayalakshmi 24 Published by The Registrar, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjunanagar, A.P. 522 510 - Printed at Don Bosco Technical School Press, Ring Road, Guntur-7, Ph : 2350832