Vice president M. Venkaiah Naidu along with the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh N.Chandra Babu Naidu inaugurated the VIT-AP University Academic and Hostel Blocks (Vellore Institute of Technology- AP University) at Amravati, the new capital of Andhra Pradesh on November 27. In his inaugural address Naidu said that education was not only for employment but also for enlightenment and empowerment. He further said that the Destiny of a country was shaped in the Class Room. Naidu further emphasized that economic disparities and social evils should be eradicated. Irrespective of caste, color, creed, religion and sex people should come forward to unite together for the development of the nation, he said. N.Chandra Babu Naidu said that VIT-AP University was established in Amaravati with the aim of providing excellent learning experiences. Without the support of farmers land pooling of 33,500 acres would not be possible, he added. Chancellor and Vice Chancellor of VIT-AP University, local MLAs, MPs and other dignitaries attended the inaugural function.