At the centenary celebrations of Andhra University in Visakhapatnam, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan called for students to demonstrate perseverance and resilience, stating that sustained efforts can lead to achieving their goals. He acknowledged the university's contributions to education and its role in producing influential leaders across various sectors. Radhakrishnan praised the Andhra Pradesh government for its development initiatives, particularly in attracting global technology firms like Google to the region. He expressed confidence that Visakhapatnam would become a global destination. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu highlighted the university's historical significance and announced plans for establishing a major data center by Google. He encouraged students to focus on innovation and entrepreneurship, aiming for Andhra University to rank among the top five institutions in India and within the top 100 globally, supported by a proposed allocation of ₹500 crore (roughly $60 million USD). Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar also spoke at the event, emphasizing the importance of discipline and self-belief in achieving success.