AP Chief Minister Mr.C B Naidu while addressing a large number of students at the launch of a ‘knowledge mission’ at the Andhra University campus in Visakhapatnam said that the Andhra Pradesh government aims to make the state a knowledge and technological hub of India.
He suggested students to face their problems as a challenge and modify them as opportunities to succeed in life.
He directed the uiversity officials to provide Wi-Fi in all universities as soon as possible.
“We didn’t have so many opportunities and facilities during our school and college days. But, now, the students have everything. They should make use of technology and sharpen their minds to achieve higher goals in life.
“Now, the students need not sit in classrooms to acquire knowledge. They can use their laptops, other electronic devices and Internet to get the same knowledge from outside of the classroom,” the Chief Minister said.
The government is going to develop various sectors under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model with tourism holding good opportunities in this regard, he said.
“We are planning to establish marine and sports universities. The Centre is extending help in our projects. We have got IIT, IIM and other prestigious institutes,” he said.
On the occasion, around 2,000 meritorious students were each given a cash award of Rs 20,000 and a tablet device.