Nagarjuna University should strive to match Takshashila, Nalanda, says academic

Acharya Nagarjuna University should emerge as a center of excellence on par with the ancient Takshashila and Nalanda universities, Krishna University former vice-chancellor MK Durga Prasad said on Wednesday.

Prof. Addressing a felicitation program for former university administrators as part of the golden jubilee celebrations of the university, Durga Prasad said that Acharya Nagarjuna University has made remarkable progress since its inception. Vice Chancellor Kancherla Gangadhara Rao presided over the event.

Recalling the early days of the university, Professor Durga Prasad said that initially classes were conducted in temporary sheds due to lack of infrastructure. The campus, once dotted with trees and anthills, has since evolved into a modern educational institution with better facilities, he said.

Referring to the neighboring villages of Namburu and Kantheru, he said they have historical links with the Eastern Chalukya rule between the seventh and thirteenth centuries. He emphasized the need to further strengthen teaching standards and support quality research.

Former Vice-Chancellors B. Syamsunder and KRS Sambasiva Rao, State Board of Higher Education Vice-Chairman K. Ratna Sheelamani, Chancellor Ramineni Sivaram Prasad and Registrar G. Simhachalam also addressed the gathering and shared their association with the university.

Published – 8 Jul 2026 20:32 IST