National, 9 February 2024: GITAM (Deemed to be University), the Indian Navy, and the Navy Welfare & Wellness Association (NWWA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the higher education of Indian Navy personnel’s wards.
Under this agreement, GITAM will provide higher education to four wards of Indian Navy personnel at a subsidized fee structure at its institutions, including for medical education. Additionally, GITAM will collaborate on promoting a culture of innovation and research in futuristic combat technologies to enhance the Indian Navy’s fighting capabilities.
GITAM, driven by a profound sense of social responsibility, is steadfast in its commitment to advancing the nation through transformative education and pioneering contributions to societal progress.
The MoU signing ceremony included Mrs. Kala Hari Kumar (President, NWWA), Commodore G Rambabu (Cmde, Naval Education), and Prof. Dayananda Siddavattam (Vice-Chancellor, GITAM).
About GITAM (Deemed to be University)
GITAM was founded in 1980 by an inspired group of eminent intellectuals and industrialists of Andhra Pradesh led by Dr M. V. V. S. Murthi, former Member of Parliament and popular philanthropist. Located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, it also has campuses in Hyderabad and Bengaluru. Collectively, the four campuses have 12 Schools offering 112 UG and PG Programmes , under their wing, in addition to Ph.D. Programme. Over the years, GITAM (Deemed to be University) has taken part in many social activities and has also produced many renowned personalities.
