Sun Feb 15 08:38:38 UTC 2026: # Andhra University Centenary Year Spurs Call for Increased Funding

The Story:
Viswa Hindi Parishad (VHP) national president Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad is advocating for a significant increase in the budget allocation for Andhra University (AU) in the upcoming fiscal year 2026-27. While acknowledging the slight increase of ₹10 crore compared to the previous year’s budget, Prasad emphasizes that the current allocation is still substantially less than the 2024-25 budget. As Andhra University commemorates its centenary year, he argues that an additional ₹50 crore would greatly benefit the institution.

Key Points:

  • Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad, VHP national president, is advocating for increased funding for Andhra University.
  • The proposed increase is ₹50 crore for the 2026-27 budget.
  • Andhra University’s current allocation for 2026-27 is ₹389.34 crore.
  • The allocation represents a ₹10 crore increase from the 2025-26 budget.
  • However, the 2026-27 allocation is ₹26.27 crore less than the 2024-25 allocation of ₹417.25 crore.
  • 2026 is Andhra University’s centenary year.

Key Takeaways:

  • The centenary year of Andhra University is being leveraged to advocate for increased financial support.
  • Despite a slight increase in the current budget, historical allocations remain higher, highlighting a perceived need for additional funding.
  • The Viswa Hindi Parishad is actively engaging in regional educational funding discussions.

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