Hyderabad, Sep 11th: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah in his first major decision since taking over as the CM of the state has decided to set up a new varsity named after the late Y.S.Rajasekhar Reddy. The university will be administered by the Andhra Pradesh Academy of Rural Development. Called YSR University, it will conduct certificate and diploma courses in rural development. The course duration will be of three and six months respectively. Mr. Rosaiah said that such a varsity was a long cherished dream of Dr. Reddy.
Officials pointed out that a common institute with different faculties should be set up instead of an institute for each department. Mr. Rosaiah agreed with them and cancelled the allotment of 55 acres of land leased out to set up institutes. This land will now be handed over to the YSR University. Of the 55 acres, 15 had been allotted to the HMRI, 10 to the tribal welfare department, 10 to the marketing department, 10 to the Bankers Institute of Rural Entrepreneurs Development and 10 acres to the fisheries department.
Officials pointed out that a common institute with different faculties should be set up instead of an institute for each department. Mr. Rosaiah agreed with them and cancelled the allotment of 55 acres of land leased out to set up institutes. This land will now be handed over to the YSR University. Of the 55 acres, 15 had been allotted to the HMRI, 10 to the tribal welfare department, 10 to the marketing department, 10 to the Bankers Institute of Rural Entrepreneurs Development and 10 acres to the fisheries department.
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