VIT-AP University sets a milestone with the grand inauguration of the Mahatma Gandhi Academic Block, India’s Tallest Academic Block. The Mahatma Gandhi Academic Block, standing 45 meters tall and spanning 7.68 lakh square feet is a testament to modern architectural and educational innovation. This cutting-edge facility includes advanced classrooms, lecture halls, gallery spaces, and a 700-seat auditorium. Shreyas Media, India's No.1 Movie Events & Promotional Company successfully organized the event.
CM of Andhra Pradesh Nara Chandrababu Naidu recently inaugurated Mahatma Gandhi Academic Block, and the new Men’s and Women’s hostel blocks namely VV Giri block (2.31 lakh sft), Acharya NG Ranga block (2.26 lakh sft), and Durgabai Deshmukh block (2.26 lakh sft). He also launched V-Launchpad-2025 (Global Innovators Challenge). The Honourable CM, who had graciously laid the foundation stone for the VIT-AP University’s Central Block in 2016. His esteemed presence marks a significant milestone in VIT-AP University's ongoing pursuit of academic excellence and innovation.
V-Launchpad 2025, a Global Innovators Challenge, organized by the VIT-AP School of Business (VSB), Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship Cell (IIEC), and VIT-AP Technology Business Incubation Foundation (VTBIF), offers a platform for budding entrepreneurs to pitch innovative business concepts with mentorship and incubation support. V-Launchpad, a groundbreaking initiative designed to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership among students and startups.
Now in its 4th edition, this year’s challenge has gone global, with 800 teams registered from premier national and international institutions, including IITs, IIMs, NITs, Rochester Institute of Technology (USA), Arizona State University, IBS Global (Poland), and others. Themed around ‘Sustainable Solutions for Swarnandhra @2047’, V-Launchpad 2025 aims to catalyse transformative solutions addressing global sustainability.
CM praised VIT Chairman Dr G Vishwanathan for his success story, having moved from humble beginnings to set up VIT, a globally recognised educational institution. He recalled how Vishwanathan sought approval to set up VIT in Amaravati in 2014, emphasising the State’s commitment to education and innovation.