Naidu Launches New Facilities At VIT-AP Varsity Campus

The AP govt envisions transforming Amaravati into a Quantum Valley, a global hub for advanced technology and innovation. The roadmap aims to grow AP’s economy to $2.4 trillion and raise per capita income to `58 lakh by 2047 - N Chandrababu Naidu, CM, Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday inaugurated the Mahatma Gandhi Academic Block, one of the largest academic blocks in the country. He declared open new hostel blocks and launched the global innovation challenge — V-Launchpad-2025 on the VIT-AP university campus.

The event marked a pivotal moment in the university’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and global collaboration.

Mahatma Gandhi Academic Block is India’s largest single academic block, the university said. Standing tall at 45 meters and spanning 7.68 lakh square feet, the block houses cutting-edge classrooms, lecture halls, collaborative learning spaces, and a 700-seater auditorium.

Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister lauded VIT-AP’s vision and infrastructure, expressing pride in its contribution to shaping Andhra Pradesh as a global knowledge and innovation hub. He said as part of the Swarnaandhra Roadmap 2047, the government envisions transforming Amaravati into a Quantum Valley, a global hub for advanced technology and innovation. The roadmap aims to grow Andhra Pradesh’s economy to $2.4 trillion and raise the per capita income to Rs58 lakh by 2047.

Naidu appreciated the VIT Group Founder and Chancellor Dr G Viswanathan for establishing VIT-AP University in Amaravati, which has achieved an impressive 95 per cent placement rate for its graduates.

Naidu’s visit to the campus signified a powerful milestone in the institution’s remarkable journey towards becoming a global center of learning and innovation.

The day also witnessed the official launch of V-Launchpad 2025 – Global Innovators Challenge for Swarna Andhra @2047, a groundbreaking initiative designed to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership among students and startups. Now in its 4th edition, this year’s challenge has gone global, with 800 teams registered from premier national and international institutions, including IITs, IIMs, NITs, Rochester Institute of Technology (USA), Arizona State University, IBS Global (Poland), and others.

Themed around ‘Sustainable Solutions for Swarnandhra @2047’, V-Launchpad 2025 aims to catalyse transformative solutions addressing global sustainability.