06/06/2025
The moment our honourable prime minister inaugurated world's highest bridge over Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir, we would like to congratulate someone important alumnus of our esteemed SVUCE specially,
Er. Ankala Saibaba.
From Tirupati to Himalayas - Celebrating a Visionary Leader: Er. SAI BABA ANKALA - A True Inspiration from SVU!
We often speak of building a nation, but rarely do we meet individuals who have literally built the backbone of a nation's infrastructure. Today, we celebrate one such luminary: Er. SAI BABA ANKALA, ME, MBA, IRSE, PhD.
From the hallowed halls of SVU College of Engineering, Tirupati (B.Tech in Civil Engineering), Er. SAI BABA embarked on a journey that has redefined infrastructure in India and beyond. His academic brilliance, evident as a Topper in All India competitive exams like GATE, IES & IRSE, was just the beginning.
With over 36 years of unparalleled experience, Er. Ankala's professional achievements read like a testament to human ingenuity and dedication. He's not just an engineer; he's a nation-builder who has spearheaded projects like:
* The World's Tallest Rail Bridge in Northeast India (Manipur) โ a monumental feat of engineering.
* 66km of challenging rail tunnels in NE India, including a 10.5km marvel.
* Crucial contributions to Metrorail projects across major Indian cities.
* Navigating the extreme challenges of building the 8.5km long tunnel under the Siachen glacier.
* International ventures spanning Malaysia-Singapore, Gabon, Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Ethiopia.
*Design of India's first cable stayed RoB in Bangalore in 1990s
*Design of India's first double decker integral flyover
*Construction of 1st road tunnel in Odisha
His visionary leadership has been recognized with numerous accolades, including the Prime Minister's Group Award for Integrated Green Logistic Parks, the Railway Minister Gold Medal, and the ICI Life-time achievement award.
Beyond his monumental professional contributions, Er. Ankala is a true educator and mentor. He has delivered over 670 lectures to students and young professionals, passionately inspiring civil engineering students and guiding the next generation. His commitment to social service through these lectures is truly commendable.
SVU College of Engineering, Tirupati, is immensely proud to call Er. SAI BABA ANKALA an alumnus. His life's work stands as a powerful testament to what passion, dedication, and expertise can achieve in the field of civil engineering. He truly embodies the spirit of contributing to the nation to a large extent, and his journey inspires every aspiring civil engineer to build with purpose and passion.