VISAKHAPATNAM: President Droupadi Murmu will attend the first convocation of the Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh (CTUAP), to be held at the Andhra University Convention Centre on RK Beach Road in Visakhapatnam on June 10.
In a review meeting held at the Collectorate on Friday morning, Collector M N Harendhira Prasad, along with University Vice-Chancellor T V Kattimani, discussed the necessary arrangements.
Officials from various departments were instructed to coordinate closely for the smooth conduct of the event.
According to the schedule, the President will arrive at Visakhapatnam International Airport at 11.30 am on June 10 and travel by road to the AU Convention Hall.
The convocation is slated to take place from 12 pm to 1 pm, after which the President will return to the airport and depart.
Speaking on the occasion, the Collector emphasised the need for beautification and road repairs along the convoy route.
He asked the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) officials to address potential waterlogging issues at the Gnanapuram railway underpass and to arrange for motor pumps in case of rain. He also instructed the officials to clear the road from INS Dega to the convention venue of any hoardings, electric lines, or other obstacles.
Collector lays emphasis on cleanliness at venue
“Inside the Andhra University Convention Hall, proper seating and protocol arrangements are to be made. With the Governor, Chief Minister, and Education Minister also expected to attend the event, special green rooms are to be arranged at the venue. Cleanliness along the route and at the venue will be our top priority,” the Collector noted.
Prasad also directed that a medical team and a fully equipped ambulance be made available during the event. “Steps must be taken to ensure uninterrupted power supply and adequate security,” he added.
DCPs Ajitha and Mary Prashanthi, Joint Collector K Mayur Ashok, District Revenue Officer B H Bhavani Shankar, RDOs P Srilakha and Sangeet Madhur, along with other departmental officials were present.