Basaveswara Rao elected APAS honorary secretary
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His new responsibility will involve working with the Akademi in promoting scientific activities, research and academic collaboration in the State.

Prof MV Basaveswara Rao
Machilipatnam: Prof MV Basaveswara Rao, In-charge Rector of Krishna University, Machilipatnam, has been elected Honorary Secretary of the Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences (APAS) for the three-year term from November 2026 to November 2029.
His election took place during the constitution of the Akademi’s new Executive Council, comprising eminent scientists and academicians from universities and research institutions across Andhra Pradesh. The appointment is considered a recognition of his academic experience and contribution to higher education and research.
His new responsibility will involve working with the Akademi in promoting scientific activities, research and academic collaboration in the State.
Members of the academic fraternity, colleagues, students and well-wishers have congratulated Prof Basaveswara Rao on his election and wished him success in discharging his responsibilities.

