Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) on April 26 held its 35th convocation ceremony. A total of 2,91,586 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates were awarded to students during the ceremony, the university said.
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) on April 26 held its 35th convocation ceremony. A total of 2,91,586 Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates were awarded to students during the ceremony, the university said.

Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the 35th convocation ceremony of Indira Gandhi National Open University as the chief guest at Baba Saheb Ambedkar Convention Centre, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi in New Delhi.

Pradhan said that it is a great achievement for IGNOU that has taken Open and Distance Education to new heights, meeting the demands of the youth of the 21st century and NAAC A++ grading is a testimony to the standard of teaching, assessment and student support services. Pradhan awarded meritorious and successful students with degree certificates and medals while congratulating them on their achievements, before addressing a huge gathering.

The Education Minister likened IGNOU’s achievement to a national success story and lauded the institution for keeping the academic policy in line with NEP.

He further added that the 21st century is the century of knowledge and expected IGNOU to ensure knowledge reaches everyone through digital and distance education.

“Shri @dpradhanbjp Ji emphasised that our education system needs a paradigm shift for transforming India into an economic superpower,” said a tweet by the official account of The Ministry of Education of India.

Source- Hindustan Times