Tirupati: From temple city to Andhra’s largest academic hub with IIT, IISER and IIIT
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Tirupati: From temple city to Andhra’s largest academic hub with IIT, IISER and IIIT

The Hindu  

The prominence of Tirupati as a renowned temple city needs no elaboration. When Andhra Pradesh was bifurcated, Tirupati became the largest academic hub in the State, with several prominent educational institutions, including State universities, private universities and institutes of national importance. Rama Rao plunged into politics and became the State’s Chief Minister within a year, he perceived the need for an all-women university to promote women’s education. Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University was established in 2005 and the College of Veterinary Sciences campus, Tirupati, was chosen for the upgrade. Impact of bifurcation With the State’s bifurcation leaving the residuary State with no premier institute of national importance, the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act mandated the establishment of an Indian Institute of Technology and an Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in Tirupati.

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Tirupati, Chittoor Districts Get Major Boost in AP Budget
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Tirupati, Chittoor Districts Get Major Boost in AP Budget

Deccan Chronicle  

Tirupati: The latest AP budget has made substantial allocations to Tirupati and Chittoor districts across various sectors, including irrigation, industry and education. Over Rs 5,300 crore have been allocated for reviving three stalled irrigation projects to alleviate water shortages faced by local farmers, boosting agricultural productivity. A significant allocation of Rs 879.24 crore has been made to the Telugu Ganga …

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