The Andhra Pradesh Government will sign an MoU with Microsoft to train and certify 1.62 lakh youth, strengthening digital skills and employment opportunities. The initiative supports remote learning, teacher training, digital infrastructure, and the goal of providing digital connectivity to 80 lakh households within three years.
Served as Coordinator – Overseas Education from November 2019 under Government Orders, with the objective of strengthening Andhra Pradesh’s higher education system globally.
Successfully secured approval from the American Government to establish an American Hub/Corner in Visakhapatnam, providing educational advising, skill workshops, technology exposure, and leadership programs for students.
Facilitated approvals for setting up Quebec Government and South Korean Education Information Centers in Visakhapatnam post COVID-19 to guide students on global education opportunities.
Achieved formal acceptance from an Australian university to establish its campus in Visakhapatnam, strengthening international academic presence in the state.
Worked on developing a diverse International Education Hub aligned with India’s New Education Policy, promoting global academic collaboration and mobility.
Visited international institutions including the University of Texas, Austin, interacted with Nobel Laureate Dr. John Bannister Goodenough, and invited global academic leaders to Andhra Pradesh.
Ensured safety and support for Telugu students abroad, including facilitating the safe return of stranded students from Kyrgyzstan and addressing emergency situations during the pandemic.
Coordinated assistance for Telugu students affected by a major fire accident in Atlanta, USA, ensuring replacement of lost certificates and essential documents through government support.
Successfully coordinated with U.S. universities during COVID-19 executive orders to prevent forced return of international students attending online classes.
Maintained regular communication with major universities hosting Telugu students and collaborated with medical associations to provide health support and emergency helplines.
Enabled access to 1,000+ free online courses from 178 international universities, with certificates provided upon completion.
Promoted advanced programs in Aerospace, Robotics, Solar Energy, Agriculture, Hospitality, and Biochemistry in collaboration with top global universities.
Facilitated multiple international research collaborations, including a $44,000 U.S.–India Higher Education Research Grant for JNTU-Kakinada in partnership with the University of Missouri.
Initiated and secured Triangle MoUs between Andhra Pradesh universities, international universities, and the State Government to promote research, fellowships, and global exposure.
Successfully conducted India’s largest EducationUSA Virtual Fair, enabling students to interact with 100 reputed U.S. universities offering graduate and doctoral programs.
Organized international workshops on STEM guidance, proposal evaluation, and GRE/TOEFL training to strengthen local academic capacity.
Coordinated with the American Consulate to increase the student visa limit to 70,000, benefiting Indian and Andhra Pradesh students.
Contributed to three official diplomatic cables by American Consulates highlighting Andhra Pradesh’s educational growth and leadership vision.
Worked towards global recognition of Andhra Pradesh universities’ degrees by evaluating curricula with international experts.
Invited over 200 Telugu-origin international professors to serve as guest lecturers, strengthening academic quality and global exposure.
Established international twinning programs with U.S. universities, securing in-state tuition benefits and reduced financial burden for AP students.
Planned initiatives to support 1,000 scholars and faculty members for Ph.D. and post-doctoral programs in collaboration with U.S. universities.
Actively working on bringing foreign university campuses to Andhra Pradesh, expanding MoUs, enabling scholarships, fostering research commercialization, and guiding students on overseas education and visas.
This project requires a lot of passion and commitment.
I am glad that you are leading this initiative with such enthusiasm. You and
your team are doing an amazing job! I personally want to thank you for your
visit to the University of Houston and for discussing in detail regarding
graduate and pharmacy education in the US.
Rajender R. Aparasu, PhD, Houston College of Pharmacy Houston, Texas