Anna University

Anna University was established on 4th September 1978 as a unitary type of University. It offers higher education in Engineering, Technology and allied Sciences relevant to the current and projected needs of the society.Besides promoting research and disseminating knowledge gained therefrom, it fosters cooperation between the academic and industrial communities.The University was formed by bringing together and integrating two well-known technical institutions in the city of Madras.

Situated in the southern part of the city of Madras (Chennai), the University's main campus extends over 100 hectares abutting the Adyar River on the north and Raj Bhavan on the south. The Madras Institute of Technology at Chrompet constitutes the second campus of the University which extends over 20 hectares. Both the campuses have a variety of buildings serving the various needs of the University community. A third campus extending over 80 hectares is located at Taramani near the Instronic campus, Adyar. The Bioprocess Laboratory donated by SPIC is located at present in this campus and a few more centers of advanced studies, like National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Sugar Research Institute, Mechatronics Institute, Entreprenuership Development Park, and Convention Centre will also be housed there in future.

Since December 2001,it has become a large, highly renowned affiliated University, having brought into its fold about 225 Self-financing Engineering Colleges six Government Colleges and three Government-aided Engineering colleges located in various parts of Tamilnadu State.

STATUS :

The Anna University ,which is of the affiliated type is a member of the Association of Indian Universities, the Association of Commonwealth Universities and Partner of UNESCO International Center for Engineering Education (UICEE). UGC have accredited Anna University with Five Star Status in 2002 which is the highest rating. With proven capabilities both in academic and research areas, Anna University was able to receive this honour for a period of five years for excellence in Technical Education.

ADDRESS:

Sardar Patel Road

Guindy

Chennai

Tamil Nadu

India
Pin Code: 600025
Telephone: +91-44-2351445/2352161/2351126/2352312
Fax: +91-44-2350397
Official Website / Institution home page: annauniv.edu

Chennai International Airport

Chennai International Airport is located in Tirusulam, 7 km (4.3 mi) south of Chennai, India. It is one of the largest international gateways into the country, the third-busiest airport in India (after Delhi and Mumbai)



It is the second-largest cargo hub in the country, after Mumbai. It is located along Meenambakkam and Tirusulam.Chennai International Airport consists of three terminals: The old terminal at Meenambakkam is used for cargo, while the new passenger terminal complex at Tirusulam is used for passenger operations.

Honours:

• Third biggest in the country in terms of passengers, and second biggest in terms of cargo
• First ISO 9000 certified airport in the country, which it received in 2001
• 1st to have international, domestic and cargo terminals adjacent to each other
• 1st to have aerobridge (at domestic terminal)
• 1st to have walkalators (at the international terminal)
• 1st to use domestic terminal for international flight on wheels
• 1st to supply free mineral water through designated water coolers at Kamaraj domestic terminal & Anna international terminal
• 1st to introduce paper cups at Airport to make it environment friendly
  Exclusive sub-urban airport railway station airport, which will soon become an integrated metro rail terminus as well
• 1st airport to host international operations by private Indian carriers (Jet Airways to Colombo)
• 2nd to have a runway passing over a river(Secondary runway over Adyar river)(Under Construction)

Visit Once

Chennai Marina Beach

Marina Beach is among the longest beaches in the world and it comprises of sun, sand and surf. Counted among one of the longest beaches in Asia, it is stretched across a 12-km long area.

A visit to the Marina Beach is an enchanting experience for a traveller.

There are many statues adorn the roadside alo ng the beach which includes statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Kannagi, Thiruvalluvar, Sir Thomas Munro, Kamarajar, Avvaiyar, Thanthai Periyar and the Statue of Labour. At one end of the beach is Anna Square where the former Chief Minister of Tamilnadu Dr. C.N.Annadurai was buried.

Next to the Anna Sqaure is MGR Samathi and a beautiful park. This is a memorial for Dr.M.G. Ramachandran, the former Chief Minister of Tamilnadu and also a former film hero. The tomb has an imposing memorial Pillar and an eternal flame.

At the southern end of the Marina Beach is the new Light House. It stands 48m above sea level and offers a panoramic view of the city. The light house is open to visitors from 2pm to 4pm.

So Visit & Enjoy Marina Beach.

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