VIT AP University is proud to announce that it has been awarded with Bharat Blockchain Academic Excellence Award 2024, representing the state of Andhra Pradesh. This prestigious recognition came during the Bharat Blockchain Yatra Grand Finale 2024, meticulously organized by Information Data Systems (IDS) and AICTE, powered by Hedera, and proudly supported by the National Educational Technology Forum and the Anuvadini AI initiative of the Ministry of Education.
The award acknowledges VIT AP University's significant contributions to Blockchain education, research, and innovation. In response to this honour, Vice Chancellor Dr. S. V. Kota Reddy stated, "We are immensely proud to receive the Bharat Blockchain Academic Excellence Award.
This achievement underscores our commitment to advancing blockchain education and research. I want to thank our dedicated faculty, staff, and students whose efforts have made this recognition possible. We look forward to continuing our journey in pioneering innovative solutions that benefit society."
The award was presented during the Grand Finale event on 24th October at New Delhi. This accolade not only celebrates our accomplishments but also motivates us to further our efforts in blockchain technology. In the finale, VIT-AP University also was presented with a land parcel allocation in Polyversity Metaverse. Dr. S. V. Kota Reddy, received the official allocation document for a dedicated land parcel to VIT-AP within the Polyversity Metaverse.
This significant milestone enables VIT-AP University to establish a virtual campus, offering students a uniquely immersive learning experience and facilitating seamless virtual interaction with peers across geographies. The allocation of this virtual land is a part of the collaborative efforts led by Information Data Systems (IDS), which has setup a Blockchain Centre of Excellence under Bharat Blockchain University-Industry Cluster.
VIT-AP’s virtual campus will enable students to explore digital learning spaces and engage with cutting-edge tools and resources through the metaverse as part of its mission to foster innovative blockchain education. Dr. S. V. Kota Reddy thanked Mr. Voruganti Aravind, Global Vice President—Blockchain, and Mr. Sunil Subrahmanyam Y, Business Strategy & Partnerships, IDS, for establishing the Centre of Excellence in Blockchain at VIT—AP University.
Dr. Prabha Selvaraj, Professor in the School of Computer Science and Engineering was present for the event.