NTR Varsity To Celebrate Ruby Jubilee On October 26
Chandrasekhar said the university was established in 1986 through the initiative of former chief minister N.T. Rama Rao to bring medical and allied health education under a dedicated university system.
Vijayawada:Dr NTR University of Health Sciences will celebrate its ruby jubilee on October 26, marking 40 years of service in medical education and healthcare.
University vice-chancellor Dr P. Chandrasekhar told the media here on Friday that Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan would attend the 40th anniversary celebrations as the chief guest. Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu would also participate in the programme at Dr B.R. Ambedkar Kalavedika in Vijayawada.
Chandrasekhar said the university was established in 1986 through the initiative of former chief minister N.T. Rama Rao to bring medical and allied health education under a dedicated university system. Since then, it has emerged as a centre for health sciences education and expanded its contribution to medical education and healthcare services.
The university has 38 affiliated medical colleges, including 18 government colleges, two government dental colleges and 15 private dental colleges, along with more than 280 nursing colleges and nearly 95 physiotherapy colleges, he said.
A commemorative souvenir highlighting the university’s 40-year journey, achievements and contributions to medical education and healthcare will be released during the celebrations.