Research and Development (R&D) should be the focus area in all the State-run universities, and Andhra University, the oldest institution in the State, should take the lead, said Governor and university Chancellor Biswa Bhusan Harichandan on Thursday.
Addressing the students and faculty members of the university here, the Governor, who is in the city as part of his two-day visit, stressed on innovation in R&D, and said the Central Government was encouraging such research projects. Mr. Harichandan urged the faculty to inculcate innovative thinking among the students and train them to take up research in new areas, which would benefit the country and society in the long run.
“Universities play a key role in the overall development of the country. Renowned institutions such as AU, whose strong foundation had been laid by stalwarts such as its founding Vice-Chancellor C.R. Reddy and Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, have to play a key role in shaping the destiny of the country and society. It is possible only if universities produce good and responsible citizens,” the Governor said.