AP Advisor Urges Youth To Build Innovation, Technical Skills At ANU

Innovation and technical skills crucial for youth, says Advisor to A.P. government

Dr. Ravi Kumar Vemuru, Advisor to the Andhra Pradesh government and chairman of APNRT, told students at Acharya Nagarjuna University that innovation, technical skills, hard work and determination were essential for young people seeking to overcome challenges and shape their future.

Two-day National Management Meet begins at ANU

Dr. Vemuru was addressing the inaugural session of a two-day “National Management Meet” at Acharya Nagarjuna University on Monday (September 28, 2026).

He stressed that students must remain aware of social developments and act responsibly.

He said innovation and technical competence, when combined with social awareness, would help youth respond effectively to emerging challenges.

The meet has been organised jointly by the Departments of Commerce and Business Administration and International Business Studies.

Around 250 teams from colleges across the country are attending the event.

Various competitions are being conducted at the meet to promote creativity, leadership and managerial skills among participants.

Industry focus on practical knowledge

University Executive Council member and industrialist Tulasi Ramachandra Prabhu said industries increasingly preferred candidates who had practical knowledge and problem-solving abilities.

He urged students to strengthen their creativity and technological expertise so they could contribute to India’s economic aspirations.

Inaugurating the event, Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Gangadhara Rao said such platforms gave students opportunities to demonstrate their talents.

Prof. Gangadhara Rao said the activities also helped students develop confidence through creative engagement.

Rector Prof. Ramineni Sivarama Prasad encouraged students to pursue entrepreneurship.

Registrar Prof. G. Simhachalam stressed the importance of practical learning, communication skills and adaptability.

Event Convener Prof. V. Chandrasekhar Rao said management education should extend beyond classrooms.

Competitions to build management skills

Competitions such as “Trade Titans” and “Next-Gen Management” are being conducted as part of the two-day event.

The focus of the meet, as outlined by the speakers, links classroom learning with creativity, technological expertise, practical knowledge and managerial ability.

The event was published on September 28, 2026 at 10:32 pm IST.

Source: The Hindu