The Cutting Edge of Technology

It is believed that the Maratha Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was presented a sword by goddess Bhavani. The name of the Sword was ‘Chandrahaasa’. The Information Technology block at the GITAM University is Called Chandrahas and hasan image of the sword on the elevation as well as a statue of the Maratha King facing the entrance. I think this is meant to symbolize Cutting Edge Technology trhat has to be as sharp as Chandrahaas and as effective in overcoming obstacles. I relly admire the genius who has planned and executed this massive institution of higher learning with so much clarity and sensitivity.

Established in 1980, Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM) is the dream child of an inspired group of eminent intellectuals and industrialists of Andhra Pradesh, India, led by popular parliamentarian Dr. M V V S Murthi, M.A., B.L., Ph.D. to set up a centre of learning in technology, management and medicine in the picturesque port city of Visakhapatnam. The vision of G The successful saga of GITAM University started with its establishment of College of Engineering. Responding to the expanding needs in the fields of technology, management and medicine, GITAM College of Management Studies, GITAM Institute of Foreign Trade, GITAM Dental College, GITAM College of Science and College of Pharmacy have been added to the ever growing list of GITAM Institutions. In these twenty seven successful years GITAM University has emerged as one of the most sought-after centers of professional education in the country.