Gurazada Apparao University

The Gurazada Apparao University is a public university located in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh. It was established on 14 February 2019.[1] The university was named after Gurazada Apparao, a noted Indian playwright, dramatist, poet, and writer known for his works in Telugu theatre.

Gurazada Apparao University

Type	Public
Established	14 February 2019
Chancellor	Governor of Andhra Pradesh
Location	Dwarapudi, Vizianagaram , Andhra Pradesh , India
Campus	Urban
Nickname	GAU
Affiliations	UGC

History

Earlier, the university is the outgrowth initiative of the Post-Graduate centre of Andhra University, which was established in 21 September 2004 with the aim of ensure better education to poor and backward communities in and around Vizianagaram.[2] The Engineering college of the university was earlier known as JNTUK Vizianagaram. This Engineering college was established as a constituent institute of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada on September 2007.[3]

On 14 February 2019, the University was formed by merging the Andhra University PG Centre, Vizianagaram and JNTUK Vizianagaram campus. It was inaugurated by then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Nara Chandrababu Naidu,.[4]

Campus

The university is spread across an area of 189 acres. It serves the educational needs of Vizianagaram district. Vizianagaram is the main city of the Vizianagaram District of North Eastern Andhra Pradesh in Southern India. Vizianagaram translates to the "city of victory" and is also given the nickname of the "city of education".

References

1. "AU jurisdiction to be limited to Vizag". Times of India. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
2. "About Andhra University PG Centre". www.andhrauniversity.edu.in. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
3. "About JNTUK Vizianagaram". www.jntukucev.ac.in. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
4. "Naidu to inaugurate Gurazada Apparao University". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 February 2019.