Two-day Andhra Vignana Sammelanam-2026 begins at SPA-Vijayawada

Subjects such as environmental protection and biodiversity, Telugu literature, the role of nuclear energy in sustainable development, traditional Indian architecture, water conservation and Ayurveda dominated the discussions on the first day of the Andhra Vignana Sammelanam-2026, held at School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), Vijayawada, on Monday (September 28, 2026).

The two-day programme aimed to promote scientific and technological knowledge through Telugu and to connect traditional Indian knowledge systems with contemporary scientific thought. It brought together scientists, academicians, researchers, and students.

Professor and architect Amogh Kumar Gupta, chairperson of the Board of Governors, SPA Vijayawada, was the chief guest, while former JNTU-Kakinada Vice-Chancellor K.V.S.G. Murali Krishna and Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam, Chemical Sciences Division Dean C.V.S. Brahmanandam Rao attended as guests of honour.