Union Minister L. Murugan Inaugurates Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham’s 9th Campus in Nagercoil

Nagercoil  – Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, one of India’s premier institutions for higher education, marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its 9th campus in Nagercoil. Union Minister of State, Information and Broadcasting & Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, L. Murugan inaugurated the campus.

During his address, Minister Murugan discussed India’s rapid advancements in education, research, and employment. He noted the growth of startups from 400 to over 1,25,000 in a short period and mentioned the country’s increasing role as a global industrial hub creating numerous job opportunities.

Swami Ramakrishnananda Puri, Treasurer of the Mata Amritanandamayi Math, delivered the benedictory address, underscoring the importance of inner development and dedication in achieving true success. He emphasized that a refined mind and unwavering determination are essential to realizing one’s goals.

The event included speeches from K.S. Rajendra Kumar, Dean, Administration Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Dr. Balakrishnan Shankar, Dean, School of Engineering, Dr. S. Kaliappan, Dean, School of Computing Nagercoil campus, and Dr. T. Kannan, Principal, Amrita school of computing, Nagercoil campus.

The newly inaugurated Nagercoil campus will offer B.Tech programs in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Electronics & Communications, marking a significant expansion for Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.