Andhra University received three Indira Gandhi national awards for good performance in NSS activities. The awards were presented by President Pranab Mukherjee at a function held in New Delhi on Wednesday to mark the late Prime Minister’s birth anniversary.
Andhra University Vice-Chancellor G.S.N. Raju received the award on behalf of the university in the best upcoming universities category.
While he received the award and a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh, NSS Coordinator of the university N.A.D. Pal received the medal and certificate. NSS Programme Officer of Presidency College here Ch. Adinarayana received the award in the Best Programme Officers category. He was given Rs. 20,000 cash award while his college NSS unit was given Rs. 70,000. N. Rahul Paul of AU campus was awarded the national honour in the best volunteer category. He also received Rs. 15,000 cash award.
