Vijayawada is set to host a landmark event in the educational calendar as the Siddhartha Academy of General and Technical Education celebrates its golden jubilee. The prestigious institution will mark fifty years of service with a grand ceremony where Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will be the chief guest.
Distinguished Guests and Felicitations
The event, scheduled for Wednesday, will see Union Minister K Rammohan Naidu participating as the special guest. The celebrations will be held at the Science College located in Moghalrajapuram within the city. Academy officials, including president Malineni Rajaiah and secretary Paladugu Lakshmana Rao, informed the media on Monday that the function will also honor eight major donors. These individuals are being recognized for their significant contributions to the growth and development of the various Siddhartha institutions over the years.
A Year-Long Celebration of Excellence
The golden jubilee festivities are not a one-day affair. They were officially inaugurated on March 7, 2024, by the then Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC). For the past ten months, the academy has organized a rich tapestry of events encompassing academic, cultural, and community outreach programs.
The list of activities is impressive and includes:
- National and international conferences
- Specialized seminars and workshops
- Various educational competitions
- Knowledge exhibitions
- Inspirational guest lectures by eminent personalities
One of the notable luminaries who delivered a lecture was former Reserve Bank of India Governor Duvvuri Subbarao, highlighting the academy's commitment to bringing top-tier thought leadership to its students and faculty.
Leadership and Legacy
The upcoming main event is the culmination of this extensive celebratory period. Key figures from the academy who were present during the media briefing included PB Siddhartha College convener Nimmagadda Lalitha Prasad, academy vice-president Vellandi Nagabhushanam, and joint secretary Sureddy Vishnu. Their presence underscores the collective effort behind sustaining and celebrating the academy's five-decade-long legacy of providing quality general and technical education in the region.
The participation of the state's top political leadership at the event signifies the importance of the Siddhartha Academy's role in the educational landscape of Andhra Pradesh. It is a moment of pride for the institution, its alumni, and the city of Vijayawada, reflecting on past achievements and setting the vision for the future.
