On the occasion of 72nd Republic Day celebrations on Tuesday, VIT-AP University felicitated APSRTC drivers B Krishna Rao and D Hanumantha Rao were honoured posthumously, six fire services personnel and three police personnel for saving the lives of people by discharging their duties diligently were also honoured.
Dr A Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, Vice Chancellor, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Govt of Andhra Pradesh unfurled the 100 ft national tricolour and presented 47 academic excellence awards to the students for the 2019-20 academic year. A total of 15 awards were given to the faculty and staff winners of cultural competitions.
The Chief Guest lauded the university authorities for choosing Republic Day for felicitating the unsung heroes in remembrance of their selfless service to the humanity under University Social Responsibility. He also expressed his wish to work together in agri-engineering area for the benefit of the farming community.
All 11 unsung heroes received these awards and reward of `25,000 each. The Vice President of VIT-AP university Dr Sekar Viswanathan, Vice Chancellor Dr SV Kota Reddy, Registrar Dr CLV Sivakumar, family members of unsung heroes, faculty and staff were also present.