Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (Amrita University) has come forward to setup its Medical University at Amaravati, upcoming capital of Andhra Pradesh .

Amrita Univeristy is currently operating 5 campuses in South India.

Alongside the Rs 2,500 crore medical university, a multispeciality hospital with 2,250 bedding capacity will also be constructed. A Research- Healthcare campus center, affiliated with the medical university will also be set up.

A delegation from Amrita University on Friday presented a detailed report on the proposed university and multi-specialty hospital to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Responding to the Chief Minister’s request to set up Amrita University in Amaravati, the delegation said, Mata Amritanandamayi has taken a decision to set their medical university in Andhra Pradesh’s capital.

“In our pursuit to make Andhra Pradesh a knowledge and education hub, we are seeking assistance and technical support from international institutions. Already 13-14 institutions have come forward to support Andhra Pradesh. Amrita Medical University in Amaravati will bolster the city’s prospects worldwide,” the Chief Minister said.

Several international institutions have already come forward to set up their medical facilities and institutions in Amaravati. Recently, Andhra Pradesh