Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Established in 1985 by an Act of Parliament for introduction and promotion of Open University and distance education system in the Country. Major objectives include widening of access to higher education. During 2005 the University offered 101 programmes and the total number of students registered for various programmes reached over 3,60,000. Its Students ‘Supports Services consist of 48 Regional Centres, six Sub Regional Centres and 1200 Study Centres. IGNOU programmes telecast on National Channel (DD-1) in the morning slot and Gyan Darshan, exclusive education channel. At present, the University has bouquet of six digital channels of Gyan Darshan, Under the Gyan Vani FM Radio initiative, the University has set up 17 Radio Stations. Today IGNOU has set up its study centres and has entered into collaboration with educational institutions in 35 countries.

Distance Education Council (DEC) under IGNOU has the responsibility for coordination and maintenance of standards in open and distance education system in the country.

For further details visit IGNOU Home page : www.ignou.ac.in.

satish ............ 15 July

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