Prof. Ram Reddy’s Contributions to the Expansion of Distance Education is Unforgettable : Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani
Prof. G. Ram Reddy should be conferred with Padma Award : Prof. G. Haragopal
Prof. Ram Reddy was a great visionary: Prof. V.S. Prasad
Hyderabad : Dr B R Ambedkar Open University celebrating “Education Week” on “Innovation Inclusion, Institutional Excellence and Outreach” from May 11 to 17, 2026 at the university campus. Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani, Vice-Chancellor, BRAOU Unveiled the statue of Prof. G. Ram Reddy, Distance Education Doyen and Founder, Vice-Chancellor, BRAOU and IGNOU, as a part “Leadership Connect” on Saturday. While speaking on the occasion.
Prof. Chakrapani stated that the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University has served as a pioneer, not only by expanding the system of distance education nationwide but also by paving the way for the establishment of numerous other open universities. He expressed great pride in the installation of the statue of Prof. Ram Reddy, a figure who holds distinguished recognition within the country’s higher education sector. Furthermore, he inaugurated the newly established Prof. R. V. R. Chandrasekhara Rao Synergy Hall located within the CSTD building.
Prof. G. Haragopal, former professor at the University of Hyderabad was the guest of Honour for the program. Prof. Haragopal said Prof.G.Ram Reddy was instrumental in the expansion of distance education and the establishment of numerous higher education institutions. He remarked that, in recognition of his services, Prof. Ram Reddy should have received a Padma Award long ago, and he appealed to both the Central and State governments to honor him with a Padma Award, even at this belated stage.
Also Read-
Prof. V. S. Prasad, Former Director NAAC and Vice-Chancellor, BRAOU, highlighted the challenges faced during the initial stages of the university’s establishment. Noting that the dreams Prof. Ram Reddy envisioned for the university’s growth are now becoming a reality, he commended the performance of the current Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ghanta Chakrapani. Subsequently, several retired professors took the podium to share their reminiscences and recall their association with Prof. Ram Reddy.
Prof. G. Pushpa Chakrapani, Director Academic and Dr.Vijaya Krishna Reddy, Registrar, BRAOU also spoke on the occasion. Prof. G. Ram Reddy’s family members wife Pramila Ram Reddy, and Jyothi; Prof. D. Narasimha Reddy; University Directors Prof. Anand Pawar, Prof. Pallavi Kabde, OSD Prof. Ravindranath Solomon, and Prof. P. Venkata Ramana; Prof. Rajani; Former faculty members Prof. S. V. Rajasekhara Reddy, Prof. Madhusudhana Reddy, Prof. Nagaraju Naidu, Prof. Venkataiah, Prof. Venkat Narayana, and Dr. Santosh Reddy, Prof. Panjala Narasayya, Prof. Hayat, Prof. Y. S. Kiranmayi, Sudarshanam; Directors, Deans, Heads of the Branches, Teachinf and Non-teaching Staff members, Representatives various services Associations were participated in the event.
