BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE FUTURE THROUGH e-EDUCATION: Prof.Ghanta Chakrapani

• BRAOU Inaugurated ICT labs established with PM-USHA Funds.

Hyderabad, July 20, 2026: Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University and Dr. Soundarya Joseph, State Project Officer, PM-USHA inaugurated the newly established "Information and Communication Technology" (ICT) labs at the administrative building at the Campus on Monday. Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani emphasized that, given the rapidly evolving modern technological landscape, faculty members must master ICT skills; only then can students in universities and colleges be equipped to compete effectively in the global market. He revealed that the ICT labs at Ambedkar Open University were established with financial assistance from PM-USHA precisely with this objective in mind. He noted that the inauguration of these state-of-the-art ICT labs marks another significant step towards strengthening digital education at the university. He explained that university faculty members need to embrace modern knowledge in line with market changes and master the latest innovations in their respective fields only then will they be able to effectively mold the students studying in their institutions into high-caliber individuals. 

Distinguished Guest Dr.Soundarya Joseph, State Project Officer, PM-USHA said that Ambedkar University is moving forward with the goal of comprehensively integrating modern technology and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into higher education. She noted that enhancing the faculty's ICT proficiency for digital teaching would ultimately benefit the students. She assured that the government would provide the necessary support for developing infrastructure and expanding technology as the university advances towards digital training and instruction. The Guests of honour Prof. Pushpa Chaktrapani, Director (Academic), BRAOU; Dr. L. Vijaya Krishna Reddy, Registrar, BRAOU; Prof. Pallavi Kabde, Coordinator, PM-USHA, BRAOU also spoke on the occasion. Prof. Rabindranath Solomon; Vasantha Rao, In-charge Computer Center; Prof.P.Venkata Ramana; Prof.Dayakar; Directors, Deans, teaching staff were presented.