Srinagar, Jan 30: Today Assistant Regional Director Dr. Mohd Abdullah called on Director School Education Department, Kashmir Mr. Naseer Ahmad Wani in his office at Srinagar. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss areas of academic collaboration between IGNOU and the School Education Department, Kashmir, with a focus on expanding access to education, teacher capacity building and promotion of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes.
Dr. Abdullah briefed the Director on various academic programmes offered by IGNOU, particularly those relevant to school teachers and education administrators aspiring for higher education through distance and online modes. Discussions were held on utilizing IGNOU’s certificate, diploma and degree programmes for in-service teacher training, skill enhancement, and continuous professional development of teachers in the region.
During the meeting Dr. Abdullah discussed with the Director the importance of disseminating information about IGNOU programmes among school teachers. It was emphasized that awareness of IGNOU’s diverse academic and professional programmes would enable teachers to pursue higher education and skill enhancement while continuing their service.
The Director appreciated the initiative and assured cooperation in sharing details of IGNOU programmes through appropriate channels so that teachers may benefit from flexible learning opportunities and improve their academic and professional qualifications.
Dr. Mohd Abdulah Assistant Regional Director IGNOU Regional Centre Srinagar also presented “Achievements 2024-25” magazine of IGNOU Regional Centre Srinagar to the Director, School Education Department, Kashmir.
Dr. Abdullah also briefed the Director that all the academic programmes offered by IGNOU follows the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 guidelines, offering a flexible and multidisciplinary approach to fashion education and is recognized by the UGC and AIU, putting it at par with regular University degrees and making graduates eligible for both government and private sector jobs globally.
The Director mutually agreed on strengthening cooperation between IGNOU and the School Education Department, Kashmir. He assured to explore joint initiatives for teachers and to recognize IGNOU’s role in enhancing educational access and quality in the region.
