Two-day meet on distance learning begins today

Hyderabad: The Indian Distance Education Association (IDEA), in collaboration with Dr B. R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU), hosting in association with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Telangana Council for Higher Education, and INFLIBNET, is organizing a two-day National Conference titled “BEYOND BOUNDARIES: THE NEW ODL LANDSCAPE” on March 25 & 26 at BRAOU. The conference aims to deliberate on the evolving dimensions of Open and Distance Learning (ODL), focusing on digital transformation, policy frameworks, and inclusive access to education.

The conference will commence with an Inaugural Session presided over by Prof Ghanta Chakrapani, Vice Chancellor, BRAOU. Anandrao Vishnu Patil, IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Education, Government of India, will attend as Special Guest. Prof Uma Kanjilal, Vice Chancellor, IGNOU, will be the Chief Guest. Prof. Saji Gopinath, Vice Chancellor, Digital University, Kerala, will participate as Distinguished Guest.

The keynote address will be delivered by Prof V S Prasad, Former Director, NAAC. Guests of Honour include Prof K Seetharama Rao, President, IDEA, and Prof. Murali Manohar, Honorary President, IDEA.