President Murmu to attend first convocation of Central Tribal University: VC

Central Tribal University of AP Vice Chancellor T.V. Kattimani. | Photo Credit: File photo

VIZIANAGARAM 

The Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh, South India’s first of its kind, is set to hold its first convocation on June 10, 2025 at the Convention Centre of Andhra University in Visakhapatnam.

President of India Droupadi Murmu, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, and other dignitaries will be attending the convocation. A total of 197 students from five batches will receive their degrees during the ceremony.

Although the university is located in Vizianagaram, the convocation is being held in Visakhapatnam due to security, accommodation, and other logistic concerns.

The university’s Vice Chancellor T.V. Kattimani recently met Ms. Draupadi in New Delhi and thanked her for accepting to be the Chief Guest. “It will be a memorable moment for students as they receive their certificates from the President of India. This event will further enhance the reputation of the university and inspire many students to pursue higher education at our institution,” said Dr. Kattimani while speaking to The Hindu.

Established in 2019 under the AP Reorganisation Act, the university currently operates from the old AU buildings in Vizianagaram. The university’s permanent campus is being readied at Chinamedapalli village in Mentada mandal of Vizianagaram district. For the academic year 2025-26, the university plans to introduce more courses and provide on-campus accommodation for students.

Dr. Kattimani said: “Both the Union and State governments have been extending full support for the speedy construction of the new campus, which will have state-of-the-art facilities. We have requested the government to sanction additional faculty positions in accordance with the proposed new courses. We hope the government will accept our proposal before the beginning of the new academic year.”

Published - June 01, 2025 06:39 pm IST