Centre for Policy Studies was born on Gandhi Jayanti, October 2, in 1995.
Sri KP Fabian, IFS (Retd.)addressing CPS and NMF on February 17, 2012
Prof. NJ Rao, Chairman, Dept. of Management Studies, IIS Bangalore speaking on "SYSTEMS APPROACH TO POLICY DESIGN" organized by CPS on July 19, 2006.
Shri Pravin Kumar, I.A.S., Commissioner GVMC speaking on "CIVIC GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION" on April 11, 2016 at CPS
Shri Joseph Antony, Senior Asst. Editor, The Hindu, Hyderabad speaking on "Cricket and Character" on November 22, 2013 at CPS.
Prof. RLM Patil, Prof. Emeritus, Bangalore University speaking on "CONSTITUTION AND COALITION DHARMA" on November 19, 2012 at CPS.
Sri DVSS Somayajulu, President, Vizag Bar Association speaking on book "Before Memory Fades" by Fali S.Nariman at CPS on November 12, 2010
Shri HJ Dora, IPS (Retd.) speaking on "Combating Violence-Role of Civil Society" on February 18, 2016
Shri P.S.Rammohan Rao, IPS (Retd.), Former Governor of T.N. and Ex-Director General of Police, A.P. speaking on "Good Governance" on December 5, 2015.
Shri M.Narasimhappa, I.R.S., Commissioner of Income Tax speaking on "Science & Spirituality" at a meeting organized by CPS on May 20, 2006.
Shri BVR Mohan Reddy, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT-Hyderabad & Chairman, NASSCOM speaking at a lecture meeting on "Transforming India Through Technology Innovation and Leadership" on November 15, 2015.
Prof. P.Vijaya Prakash, former Vice Chairman, APSCHE speaking on "Maritime Landscape of Andhra Pradesh" at a meeting organized by CPS on May 27, 2017.
Dr.N.S.Dhanam speaking on "Kantian Ethics, Enlightenment and Perpetual Peace" on June 24, 2017 organized by CPS.
Dr.Amrik Singh, renowned educationist and author speaking on "Policy Making In Higher Education" at a lecture meeting organized by CPS on January 23, 2004.
Prof.C.V.Rao Addi. Director of Medical Education Government. of Andhra Pradesh and Principal Andhra Medical College India at Sixty August 16 2007
Shri A.Vidyasagar I.A.S,, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Girijan Corporation Speak on his recent publication Manishi Okade Vidigamanaledu January 21 2001 Centre for Policy Studies
Prof..V.Balamohan Das Former Vice Chancellor, Nagarjuna University Will Speak on New Perspective in higher Education july 2 2008 Centre for Policy Studies
Shri V.Sheshadri I.A.S., Collector & District Magistrate, Visakhapatnam speaking on
Prof.R.V.Vaidyanadhan Ayyar I.A.S.,, (Retd.) former Secretary, Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India speaking on "Human Resources and Development" at a lecture-meeting on September 5, 2005 organized by CPS
Shri N.Sambasiva Rao I.P.S., Commissioner of police VSP speaking "Police Reforms" at a meeting organized by CPS on March 31, 2008
Shri Shyam Saran, Former Chairman RIS, addressing on "Transition from look East to Engaging East" on July 13, 2011 organized by CPS and NMF.
Shri N.Ram Editor-in-Chief, The Hindu speaking at a meeting organized by CPS on September 18, 2006.
Shri N.Ram, Editor-in-Chief, The Hindu felicitating Shri Kasim S.Mehdi, Shri V.Sitaramaiah and Dr.B.Swamy on September 18, 2006 at a meeting organized by Centre for Policy Studies
Shri N.Ram Editor-in-Chief, The Hindu speaking at a meeting organized by CPS on September 18, 2006.
Shri Gopal Subramanium being felicitated by A.Prasanna Kumar, Dr.S.Vijaya Kumar, Prof. R.Venktara Rao, Shri DVSS Somayajulu and Shri D.S.Varma on April 24 .2016 at CPS
Dr.C.Raja Mohan ,Director Carnegie India speaking on
Dr. Ganti Subrahmanyam Gitam Chair Professor Gitam University speaking at a lecture on "Is India Really Shining? State of our Economy" organized by CPS on December 28, 2007
Prof .V.Bhanoji Rao, Honorary Professor, GIFT speaking on "Indian Economy" at a lecture-meeting organized by CPS on August 11, 2007
Prof. Y Sathyanarayana, Director School of Law, Gitam University and Prof.K.Ravi (Retd.) Professor of Politics, A.U. speaking at a symposium on
Prof.K.Ramakrishna Rao Former Vice Chancellor Andhra University speaking at a lecture-meeting on "India at Sixty" organized by CPS on August 14, 2007.
Shri CS Rao, I.E.S. (Retd.) President, Praja Spandana speaking at the 15th Anniversary function of CPS on October 7, 2010.
Prof.Allam Appa Rao Principal AU Engineering College speaking at a lecture-meeting on "India at Sixty" organized by CPS on August 16, 2007.
Prof.Y.C.Simhadri Vice Chancellor Andhra University Seminar Womens Reservation Bill What Next June 4 2003
Amit Dasgupta, former Ambassador of India to Phillippines and retired diplomat delivering a lecture on "Why we do what we do" in CPS on April 2, 2014.
Shri Surendra Mohan, Socialist Leader and Ex-M.P. speaking on "What Ails Indian Polity?" organized by CPS on Oct 7, 2002
A.Prasanna Kumar Director, CPS reviewing the book "Policy Making India - Who Speaks? Who Listens?" and Dr.EAS Sarma I.A.S.(Retd) spoke on "Public Policy Making in India" on July 19, 2010
Satguru Sri K.Sivananda Murty felicitating Vice Adm. Anup Singh, FOCINC EAST, at the 15th Anniversary function of CPS on October 7, 2010.
Dr.M.M.Pallam Raju, former Union Minister for Human Resource Development speaking on "Human Resource Development - Challenges and Opportunities" on February 27, 2017
Dr.Abid Hussain, former Ambassador to the U.S. addressing a meeting organised by CPS on November 2, 2009
Shri N.Gulzar, I.A.S., Chairman & Managing Director, EPDCL speaking at a lecture-meeting on "ECONOMICS OF CORRUPTION" organized by CPS on December 26, 2009
Shri D.V.Subbarao and A.Prasanna Kumar feliciting former Head of the Department of Chemistry of A.U. Prof. M.N.Sastry. Seen are Prof.GSN Raju, Prof.V.Balamohandas, Prof.M.S.P:rasada Rao, Prof.M.N.Patrudu and Prof.Y.Satyanarayana on August 14, 2012.
Shri J.Purnachandra Rao, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Vizag, Sri S.V.Vasudeva Rao, IPS, Chief Vigilance Officer, DCI, Vizag and Shri V.Sitaramaiah, Shri B.Rama Gopal, President (FIn & Admn.) and A.Prasanna Kumar, Director, CPS on October 6, 2012
Shri V.Kesava Rao, Principal of A.U.Law College delivering a lecture on democracy organized by CPS on May 26, 2012.
Shri L.V.Subrahmanyam, I.A.S., Principal Secretary Medical, Health and Family Welfare Dept., A.P. speaking on "CHALLENGES IN DESIGNING AN EFFECTIVE PUBLIC HEALTH DELIVERY SYSTEM" on February 7, 2015 at Centre for Policy Studies
Shri S.V.Rangarajan, Director, NSTL speaking on "Naval Technologies - a Profile" at a seminar organized by CPS on January 9, 2012.
Shri T..S.Krishna Murthy, Former Chief Election Commissioner releasing book "Education, Culture and Development" on June 26, 2009. Also seen are Shri V.Sitaramaiah and Shri M.V.V.S.Murthi, President, GITAM University
Shri P.K.Bishnoi, Chairman cum Managing Director, RINL - Visakhapatnam Steel Plant speaking at Seminar on "India At Sixty" organized by CPS on September 10, 2007
Admiral Arun Prakash Chief of the Naval Staff Chairman National Maritime Foundation speaking on "Strategic Contours of India- China Relations" on 14 July 2011 organized by CPS and NMF
Mrs. Rani Sarma, Member of INTACH, Visakhapatnam Chapter speaking at Seminar on
Hon,ble Shri Justice K.Jayachandra Reddy Chairman Press Council of India and Release the book on Social Change &Political Development in East Godavari District August 13 2004
Prof. Y Sathyanarayana, Director School of Law, Gitam University and Prof.K.Ravi (Retd.) Professor of Politics, A.U. speaking at a symposium on "Constitution and Polity" on January 17, 2013 organized by CPS.
lecture - Series Shri V.Bhujanga Rao Director NSTL Will Speak on INDIA AT SIXTY August 3 2007 Centre for Policy Studies
Vice Admiral R.P.Suthan, FOCINC EAST speaking on "India At Sixty" organized by CPS on August 2, 2007
A.Prasanna Kumar, Director, CPS, Prof. R.Venkata Rao, Principal, AU College of Law, Shri D.V.Subba Rao, Ex-Mayor and Prof. Y.Satyanarayana, Dean, Faculty of Law, A.U. at a Seminar on "Relationship between Parliament and Judiciary" and release of Bulletin on February 6, 2007
Shri Ajeya Kallam, Chairman VPT releasing book "Foot Prints of Divinity - A Gandhi Reader" written by .A.Prasanna Kumar, CPS Director on Oct. 6, 2010. Also seen are Satguru Sri Sivananda Murty garu, Shri D.V.Subba Rao and Prof.K.C.Reddy,
Dr.K.Parvatikumar releasing book "Heritage and Culture of India" written by Shri Challa Sivasankaram on Oct. 6, 2010
Dialogue and Democracy Reflections on Ideas, Issue and Policies - 2rd Volume being released by Dr.M.M.Pallam Raju, Union Minister for HRD on June 29, 2012. Also seen are Shri D.Srinivas, MLA, Vice Adm.Anil Chopra, FinC ENC, Shri DV Subba Rao and CPS Director A.Prasanna Kumar
Dialogue and Democracy Reflections on Ideas, Issue and Policies - First Volume released by Vice Adm. Anup Singh, FOCINC EAST, Sri Satguru Sivananda Murty garu, Dr.K.Parvatikumar and Shri D.V.Subba Rao on Oct 6, 2010
Hundredth Bulletin of CPS released by Cmde. (Retd.) C.Uday Bhaskar, former Director IDSA & NMF on Apr. 16, 1023. Also seen are Prof.GSN Raju, V.C., A.U., Shri DV Subba Rao, GVP President, A.Prasanna Kumar, CPS Director and Prof.PV Sarma, Associate Director.
Dialogue and Democracy Reflections on Ideas, Issue and Policies - 3rd Volume released by Shri P.Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Minister for Civil Aviation on May 15, 2015 at CPS
Dr. Y.V.Reddy, former Governor, RBI speaking on "Globalisation and India" on Feb. 14, 2017 organized by CPS
Prof.R.V.R.Chandrasekhara Rao being felicitated by Shi M.Varahala Chetty, Shri V.Seetharamaiah and Shri D.S.Varma on August 13, 2015 after delivering the Tirupathi Raju Memorial Lecture organized by CPS
Shri Kushwant Singh who delivered a lecture on November 15, 1999 on "India in the 21st Century" being welcomed.
Seminar conducted by CPS on "What Ails Indian Sports?" held on June 26, 1997
Dr.Abid Hussain addressing Centre for Policy Studies in 1996
Shri A.Sankar Rao presenting a memento to Shri S.R.Rao, IAS, Chairman, Visakhapatnam Port Trust at the awards function on Sep 3, 2001.
Shri C.Anjaneya Reddy, IPS being welcomed by Mrs.A.Yasoda Sankara Rao on Dec 6, 1997 at Centre for Policy Studies
Shri T.R.Prasad, IAS, former Cabinet Secretary felicitating Shri Praveen Prakash, IAS, Collector on the occasion of release of (1) Reflections on Religion & Philosophy, (2) Decennial Volume and (3) Footprints of Divinity on Oct 2, 2005
Shri T.R.Prasad, IAS, former Cabinet Secretary addressing CPS on the occasion of release of (1) Reflections on Religion & Philosophy, (2) Decennial Volume and (3) Footprints of Divinity on Oct 2, 2005
Prof. A.Prasanna Kumar, Director, CPS speaking at seminar on "What Ails Indian Sports?" held on June 26, 1997
Cmde.(Retd) C.Uday Bhaskarspeaking at a lecture meeting organized by Centre for Policy Studies.
Dr.Abid Hussain addressing Centre for Policy Studies in Nov. 2009
Prof. B.Sarveswara Rao and Shri R.Sampath of Vizag Journalists Forum speaking on "1998 Elections-The Challenge Ahead" at CPS. on Jan 18, 1998
Prof. A. Prasanna Kumar, Director, Centre for Policy Studies speaking at the awards function on Sep 3, 2001.
Meeting held in honour of world renowned artist Prof.S.V.Rama Rao, Chicago, USA on May 14, 1998
Prof.A.Prasanna Kumar, Director, CPS speaking at the release of CPS First Publication "Street Children, Visakhapatnam - A Case Study" on December 6, 1996.
Shri A. Sankar Rao, Founder & Managing Trustee of Sankar Foundation welcoming the invitees to the seminar on" Gandhi, United Nations and World Peace on "Oct. 26, 1995
Dr.M.Gopalakrishna Reddy, Vice Chancellor, A.U., speaking at the seminar on "Gandhi, United Nations & World Peace" on Oct. 26, 195.
Prof. A.Prasanna Kumar , Director, CPS welcoming Dr.T.V.Sairam, Chief Commissioner of Customs and Central Excise who spoke on "Music Therapy"
Prof. T.Sivaji Rao speaking at seminar on "Industrial Hazards and Management of Disasters in Visakhapatnam" organized by Centre for Policy Studies
Prof. M.V.Venkata Rao, Prof. A.Prasanna Kumar, & Shri A.Sankara Rao at 1st Anniversary Function of CPS on Oct 2, 1996
Shri M.Manga Raju, Record Assistant of CPS being presented a bouquet and shawl by Shri V.Seetharamaiah on the 10th Anniversary of CPS on October 2, 2005
Shri C.Anjaneya Reddy, IPS,, Dr.Uday Balakrishnan and Prof. A.Prasanna Kumar participating in the CPS seminar on Dec 6, 1997
Shri Vavilala Gopala Krishnayya speaking at Dr.Digumarti Gopalaswami Memorial Award Presentation Function. Smt.D.Saraswati Devi, Advocate & wife of late Dr.Gopalaswami is second from left.
At the 10th Anniversary Function of CPS, Shri V.Seetharamaiah felicitating Shri M.Varahala Chetty on October 2, 2005
Shri Perala Bharat Sarma, poet and writer being felicitated by Shri A.Sankara Rao in the presence of Sriman Sribhashyam Appalacharya Swami
Felicitation to five teachers on the 2nd Anniversary Celebrations of CPS on October 2, 1997
Satguru Sri K.Sivananda Murty lighting the lamp at the inauguration of the Seminar on Gandhi, United Nations and World Peace on October 26, 1995.
Master K.Pravathi Kumar addressing the Centre after releasing the inaugural issue of the Bulletin on Oct 2, 1996.
Prof. B.Sarveswara Rao delivering keynote address at the Seminar on Gandhi, United Nations and World Peace on October 26, 1995.
Shri C.S.Rao, I.A.S, Chairman IRDA being honoured by Dr.Gopalakrishna Reddy and Dr.B.Swami at the book release function on May 11, 2005
Prof..P.Somaraju, Secretary, GVP being felicitated by Shri Praveen Prakash, IAS, Collector on the occasion of 10th Anniversary of CPS on Oct 2, 2005
Dr.B.Swami, Chairman, GVP speaking at the release of "Decennial Volume" of CPS on Oct 2, 2005
Shri P.V.R.K. Prasad, IAS (Retd.), former Media Adviser to P.M. late Shri P.V.Narasimha Rao being received by Prof.A.Prasanna Kumar and Shri D.S.Varma at the "Thirupathi Raju Memorial Lecture" organized by CPS on November 10, 2016
Shri P.V.R.K. Prasad, IAS (Retd.), former Media Adviser to P.M. late Shri P.V.Narasimha Rao at the "Thirupathi Raju Memorial Lecture" organized by CPS on November 10, 2016
Shri Rokkam, Dy.Chairman, VPT at the "Thirupathi Raju Memorial Lecture" conducted by CPS on November 10, 2016
Prof. G.S.N.Raju, former VC, A.U. at "Thirupathi Raju Memorial Lecture" organized by CPS on Nov. 10, 2016
Shri P.V.R.K.Prasa, IAS, (Retd.) former Media Adviser to P.M. garlanding the portrait of late Shri Thirupathi Raju at "Thirupathi Raju Memorial Lecture" organized by CPS on Nov. 10, 2016
Shri V. Seetharamaiah presenting bouquet to Shri P.V.R.K. Prasad, IAS (Retd.), former Media Adviser to P.M. late Shri P.V.Narasimha Rao, at "Thirupathi Raju Memorial Lecture" organized by CPS on Nov. 10, 2016
Dr. P.Balamurali Krishna welcoming the guests and audience at "Thirupathi Raju Memorial Lecture" organized by CPS on Nov. 10, 2016
Presenting Citation to Shri P.V.R.K. Prasad, IAS (Retd.), Shri D.S.Varma, Prof. A.Prasanna Kumar and Dr.Perala Balamurali Krishna at "Thirupathi Raju Memorial Lecture" organized by CPS on Nov. 10, 2016
Shri P.V.R.K. Prasad, IAS (Retd.), former Media Adviser to P.M. late Shri P.V.Narasimha Rao speaking at "Thirupathi Raju Memorial Lecture" organized by CPS on Nov. 10, 2016
Felicitating Shri P.V.R.K. Prasad, IAS (Retd.), former Media Adviser to late P.M. Shri P.V.Narasimha Rao, by Shri D.S.Varma, Prof. A.Prasanna Kumar and Dr.Perala Balamurali Krishna at "Thirupathi Raju Memorial Lecture" organized by CPS on Nov. 10, 2016
Prof. A.Prasanna Kumar, Director, CPS welcoming Shri P.V.R.K. Prasad, IAS (Retd.), at "Thirupathi Raju Memorial Lecture" organized by CPS on Nov. 10, 2016
Shri A.Sankar Rao presenting a bouquet to Shri Vavilela Gopalakrishnayya in Oct, 1997
Dr.(Mrs.) Karki Hussain visiting CPS in Dec 1996. Present are Prof.A.Prasanna Kumar, Shri Kasim S. Mehdi and Dr.G.Prabhakar
Prof. M.Venkata Rao, noted environmentalist, being welcomed with a bouquet at Centre for Policy Studies.
Smt.Digumarti Saraswati Devi, advocate & wife of late Dr.Gopalaswami presenting khadi garments spun by her during her recent visit to the USA, to Sri Vavilala Gopala Krishnayya at Dr.D.Gopalaswami Memorial Award Function in Oct, 1997.
Prof.M.N.Sastri speaking on Nuclear Energy-Friend or Foe? on Apr 29, 1997
Renowned Advocate Shri Kandala Srinivasa Rao of Vizag Journalists Forum speaking on
Prof. M.N.Satri and Mrs.Sarala Sastri being felicitated at a CPS function on November 12, 2008.
Prof.(Mrs.) K.Niruparani speaking at the book release function, "Impact of Electronic Media on Women" on May 11, 2005
Dr. (Mrs.) P.V.L.Ramana being felicitated at the book release function, "Impact of Electronic Media on Women" on May 11, 2005
Prof.R.Venkata Rao being felicitated by Prof. A.Prasanna Kumar, Director, CPS on the occasion of 10th Anniversary Function of Centre for Policy Studies on October 2, 2005
Shri V. Sitaramaiah being felicitated by Shri D.V.Subba Rao on the occasion of release of "Decennial Volume" on Oct 2, 2005.
"World Demographic Trends" by Prof. M.N.Sastri being released on August 4, 2011. Dr.J.Purnachandra Rao, IPS, Shri Ajeya Kallam, IAS, Dr.EAS Sarma, IAS (Retd), Shri D.V.Subba Rao and Prof.Prasada Reddy
Shri Soli Sorabjee, Attorney General of India who spoke on Good Governance on Mar. 28, 2004 at Centre for Policy Studies
Prof. M.V.Venkata Rao, Prof. A.Prasanna Kumar, Shri A.Sankara Rao and Dr.G.Prabhakar at 1st Anniversary of CPS on Oct 2, 1996
Book titled "Street Children in Visakhapatnam - A Study in relative deprivation" released by Dr.Abid Hussain on Dec. 6, 1996 at CPS
Dr.C.V.Krishna Rao, former Director of Medical Education being welcomed to speak on Health Care on May 23, 1999, organized by CPS
Shri V. Rama Rao rendering the invocation at the book release function on Oct 2, 2010 at CPS
Prof. RVR Chandrasekhara Rao, former Vice Chancellor, AP Open University garlanding the portrait of Late D.Ch.Tirupathi Raju on Aug 13, 2015
Dr.T.V.Sairam, Chief Commissioner of Customs and Central Excise speaking on "Music Therapy" at Centre for Policy Studies
District Judge Shri Lakshmana Reddy delivering the inaugural address at the seminar on elections.
Shri G.Lavanam, Atheist Centre, Vijayawada addressing the Centre for Policy Studies on June 1, 1999
Prof. RVR Chandrasekhara Rao, former Vice Chancellor addressing CPS on April 16, 1998
Prof. S.V.Rama Rao the renowned artiste, Chicago addressing CPS on May 14, 1998.
Shri K.Vijayarama Rao, former Minister and Ex-Director, CBI speaking on Indian Polity Retrospect and Prospect. on Oct 2, 1998.
Shri K.Durga Prasad , Commissioner of Police, Visakhapatnam speaking on "1998 Elections-The Challenge Ahead" on Jan 18, 1998
The versatile Balantrapu Rajanikantha Rao speaking on music and our culture at Centre for Policy Studies
Dr.M.Gopalakrishna Reddy, Vice Chancellor, A.U., Prof. R.Radhakrishna, Shri D.V.Subba Rao and Shri A.Sankara Rao at a seminar organized by CPS on 24 Apr 2000
Shri P.V.Narasimhan, Chairman & M.D., Industrial Finance Corporation of India Ltd. (second from right) being invited to speak at a get-together meeting on September 7, 1998 at Centre for Policy Studies
Veteran leader and Gandhian Sri Vavilala Gopalakrishnayya addressing the Centre for Policy Studies
Shri K.Jayachandra Reddy, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India addressing CPS on August 13, 2006
Mrs.Sunita Nadhamuni making Power Point Presentation on "Urban Renewal Through E-Governance and Citizen Participation on April 23, 2005
Shri D.V.Subba Rao, at the book release function on Oct 2, 2005 Book titled "Footprints of Divinity".
Dist. Collector Shri Praveen Prakash, IAS releasing book titled "Reflections on Religion and Philosophy" on Oct 2, 2005
Shri B.Narsinga Rao, IAS, Collector, Visakhapatnam speaking at the felicitation function organised by CPS on Sept. 18, 1999
Shri C.Anjaneya Reddy, IPS,, addressing the seminar at CP on Dec 6, 1997
Dr.Uday Balakrishnan, Post Master General addressing CPS on Dec 6, 1997 and Sri C.Anjaneya Reddy, I.P.S., Director General of Police (Vigilance) is seen.
Book release : "Impact of Electronic Media on Women" on May 11, 2005. by Shri C.S.Rao, IAS. Chairman, Insurance Regulatory Authority of India
Prof. R.Venkata Rao speaking at CPS on the occasion of Decennial Celebrations on Oct 2, 2005
Book titled "Values in Higher Education" by Prof.B.Sarveswara Rao. released in 2004
Kalaprapoorna Ganapathiraju Achutaramaraju being felicitated by Gandhian and veteran leader Sri C.V.P.Murthy Raju on Aug. 12, 2000
Sri C.Raghavachari, Editor, Visaalandhra being felicitated at CPS by Sri Challa Sivasankara, Sri D.V.Subba Rao and Sri A.Sankar Rao on Aug 12, 2000
Shri P.V.Narasimha Rao, former P.rime Minister addressing CPS at a Book Release function .
Shri P.V.Narasimha Rao, former P.M. being felicitated onn August 6, 1999 by Shri A.Sankara Rao, Founder Chairman and Prof.A.Prasanna Kumar, Founder Director
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