Hyderabad, 9th October 2018: A Condolence meeting for the sudden demise of GITAM Hon’ble President Dr. MVVS Murthi was held on October 09, 2018 at Shivaji Auditorium of GITAM Deemed to be University, Hyderabad. A large number of Deans, Directors, Principals, HoDs, faculty members, staff and students from different schools attended the meeting and prayed for the departed soul.

GITAM Hyderabad Pro-Vice-Chancellor Prof N.Siva Prasad expressed his grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Dr. MVVS Murthi. In his condolence message, the Pro VC prayed for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace. Hon’ble President wished to extend the academic activities in downtrodden tandas in the Telangana State, but his sudden demise means that it remains unfulfilled, Pro VC said. Dr. Murthi always wished GITAM should become as a global university if we fulfill the same, it is a real tribute to him, Prof. Siva Prasad added.

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Prof. A.Sreeram, Director-Students Affairs, and Chief Warden, GITAM Hostels recalled his memories with Hon’ble GITAM President and the importance given by Dr. Murthi towards the cleanliness. Prof. K.Koteswara Rao, Former Director, GITAM, Hyderabad lauded Dr. Murthi as a visionary and by his vision only today so many students are able to get a good education.

Prof. G.A.Rama Rao, Principal, School of Science express his grief and told to the students that putting hard work is the biggest tribute to the President. DVVSR Varma, Resident Director, Deans, Directors, Principals, Faculty Members, Staff, and Students were also paid their tributes by observing two minutes of silence.