Andhra Pradesh State Board of Higher Education Chairman Kotta Madhumuthi, Director of Medical Education G. Raghunandan, NTR University of Health Sciences Vice-Chancellor P. Chandrasekhar and Registrar V. Radhika Reddy cut the cake to celebrate the 39th anniversary of NTR University of Health Sciences in Vijayawada on Saturday. | Photo credit: GN Rao
Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) Chairman K. Madhu Murthy said that with the advancement of modern technology, medical services have now reached remote villages.
He spoke as the chief guest at the 39th Foundation Day celebrations of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr. NTRUHS) which were held on Saturday (November 1) at the University premises.
Mr. Madhu Murthy noted that Dr. NTRUHS is the first university in the country dedicated exclusively to health education and that the establishment of medical colleges in every district of the state has made healthcare more accessible to the common people.
He emphasized the need to move forward by making effective use of technological innovations in the field of medicine. The university was founded with the vision of providing quality and affordable education to all, he added. Mr. Madhu Murthy further said that former Chief Minister NT Rama Rao holds the distinction of establishing the country’s first university dedicated exclusively to medical education. As technology continues to advance, healthcare will become even more accessible in the coming years, he added.
Director of Medical Education (DME) G. Raghunandan said the increase in undergraduate and postgraduate medical college seats in the state was a welcome development.
University Vice-Chancellor P. Chandrasekhar said that the university, inaugurated on November 1, 1986, has already completed 39 years since its establishment. He added that the 40th anniversary will be celebrated on a grand scale next year.
Currently, 554 colleges are affiliated to the university, he said. The university supports research activities and allocates a separate budget for them. It also introduces M.Phil. program in psychology, he added. Dr. Chandrasekhar expressed his gratitude to the state government and the governor for the allotment of land for the new campus in Amaravati. He said the university also plans to establish emergency medicine departments in all medical colleges. As part of the celebrations, a new air-conditioned lounge was inaugurated for ex-employees of the university in recognition of their service.
Published – 01 Nov 2025 21:07 IST
