Exploring Andhra Pradesh

December 4, 2008 by Adoni Editor  
Filed under City

Adoni is located in the heart of the state of Andhra Pradesh in the southern portion of India. With its capital in Hyderabad, the state has a divers economy ranging from minerals and agriculture to biotechnology and computer research. With a technology sector expanding more than 50% each year, the state is one of the foremost technical centers in all of India.

With a rich cultural tradition, including a number of major archeology museums, Andra Pradesh servers as a historical center for Indian heritage as well. Home to a number of ancient Indian states, the art traditions date back centuries and represent an integration of various cultures and peoples. The state is known for its unique cuisine, which is considered among the most spicy and powerful in the entire country; well known dishes such as Biryani hail from the region. The region also hosts a number of important festival and arts traditions, including folk dances that date back to the 14th century, a vibrant modern film studio that produces over 200 films each year, as well as some of the world’s most renowned Carnatic music artists.

Strong religious sites draw Hini families in pilgrimage to sites such as Tirupati, and a number of Sacred temples can be seen in the area, including the Tirumala Temple, which is home to Lord Venkatesware and one of the most popular religious sites in the entire country. Visitors can also experience the Visakhapanam, Borra and Belum Caves, which capture the beauty of the region’s geology. A number of areas including Horsley Hills provide spectacular views of the countryside.

Degree Colleges in Adoni

November 21, 2008 by Adoni Editor  
Filed under City

Adoni is home to a number of degree-granting institutions, many of which have emerged to support the city’s large manufacturing base. In 2008, the Bheema Institute of Technical Science was formed to provide engineering and scientific training for local students. During its first year of operations, Bheema Institute successful began its first classes and is working to place students with local firms.

There are two major degree granting colleges in the city: the Dr. Jyothimayi Degree college and the SAI-Sudhir Degree College, both of which have attached Junior Colleges as well. Best known for its educational and technical degrees, Adoni’s academic stature has risen in recent years. The Indian Central Board of Secondary Education, a standard setting body, accredited Chinmaya Vidyalaya secondary school, an impressive achievement for a city under 200,000 residents. The CBSE operates rigorous private schools, an helps place students by operating the Engineering Entrance Examination for Indian colleges.

The Sai-Sudhir colleges were formed in 1989 to improve educational standards in the city, and began granting degrees in 1992. Years later, SAI formed a small post-graduate program to help provide professional degrees in business management and information technology as a reflection of the growing demand from local firms.