DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY

DR. B.R. AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY

The restructuring of the universities based on the recommendations of National Knowledge Commission a new university was formed by converting existing Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Postgraduate Center into Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University (DBRAU), Srikakulam in 2008. The emblem of the university is circular in shape. The sixty four petals depict the various branches of knowledge. The index finger represents Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s ideology and his aspirations for an educated and progressive society. The lotus symbolises wisdom; the book represents knowledge; the rising sun depicts spreading of knowledge and wisdom all over the world; the hills represent the Eastern Ghats; the rivers are Nagavali and Vamsadhara and the green fields depict the rich, natural resources of the region and its heritage. The bridge represents connectivity; the sea indicates the vast coastal wealth and heritage of Srikakulam; the industrial establishment is a sign of progress and development; the graduates represent the students of the university.