Tuesday, April 5, 2011

krishna university andhra pradesh

Krishna University logo bunkclass
In pursuance of the recommendations of Knowledge Commission, Krishna University has been established vide Andhra Pradesh Act.No.4 off 1991, G.O’ Ms. No.89 Higher Education (U.E.II) dated 25/06/2008 and G.O Ms. No.109, Higher Education (U.E.II) department dated 14/07/2008, with the state government’s initiative at Machilipatnam, as head quarters of Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. On 23/04/08, Honble Chief Minister Dr.Y Rajasekhar Reddy has laid the foundation stone for the University. A High power committee constituted by the Govt. of A.P has visited Machilipatnam  on  16/04/2008 and  identified 200 Acers  of land  at Tavisapudi village, 8 Kilometers from Machilipatnam town towards Manginapudi beach.

 Prof: M K Durga Prasad, Professor in Zoology and Aquaculture, Acharya Nagarguna University was appointed as first Vice Chancellor of Krishna University, Machiliaptnam, vide G.O Ms. No.137 dated 28/07/2008 and took charge as Vice Chancellor on the fore noon of 28/07/2008. Dr. Y Kishore Director of Physical Education, Acharya Nagarjuna University was appointed as first Registrar of Krishna University and took charge on 23/08/2008.

Krishna University is named after mighty river Krishna. Krishna River, also called Krishnaveni is one of the longest rivers of India (about 1300 Kms in length). It originates from Mahabaleshwar in Maharasthra in the west and meets the Bay of Bengal at Hamsaladeevi, in Divi seema in Krishna district, in Andhra Pradesh, in East coast. The delta of the river is one of the most fertile regions in India and was the home to ancient Sathavahana and Ikshvaku kings. Vijayawada is the largest city on the river Krishna.

KRISHNA DISTRICT (andhra pradesh):

Krishna District (Telugu: కృష్ణా జిల్లా) is a district of India's Andhra Pradesh state. It is named after the Krishna River which flows through the district. It has a population of 4,529009 of which 32.08% is urban as of 2011.

Machilipatnam is the administrative headquarters of the district. Vijayawada is the commercial center of the district. The district is bounded by Khammam District to the north-west, West Godavari District to the north-east, the Bay of Bengal to the south-east, Guntur District to the southwest, and Nalgonda District to the west.
Krishna district is well known for its pre-university educational centers.

Krishna University largely caters to the higher educational needs of people in Krishna District in particular and Andhra Pradesh in general. Krishna district was one of the oldest British administered areas of Andhra Pradesh. It was formerly called Masulapatnam district, and in1859 when the then Guntur district was delinked, certain taluks, there of, were added to this, which was renamed as Krishna district, after the mighty river Krishna.

This district is endowed with a rich variety of soils, and occupies an important place in agriculture. This district is also known for the availability of mineral sources like Chromite, Diamonds, Iron ore, Limestone, Mica and Sulphur. This district has a geographical area of 8727 Sq Mts with a population of around 42 lakhs. This District is endowed with one of the largest fresh water lakes called Kolleru Lake.

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