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IGNOU Celebrates International Women’s Day
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), through its School of Gender and Development Studies (SOGDS), Committees Against Sexual Harassment (CASH), and the National Centre for Innovations in Distance Education (NCIDE), celebrated International Women’s Day with a series of activities at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Convention Centre on March 10, 2026.
In her Welcome Address, the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of IGNOU, Uma Kanjilal, emphasized the University’s strong commitment to gender inclusion in education. She highlighted that IGNOU has a sizeable number of female learners, reflecting the institution’s role in expanding access to higher education for women across the country.
Prof. Annu J. Thomas, Director of the School of Gender and Development Studies, introduced the theme and objectives of the event, underscoring the importance of promoting gender equality, entrepreneurship, and leadership among women.
Dr. Ranjita Panda, Chairperson of RSDCASH, presented an overview of the Committees Against Sexual Harassment (CASH) and the initiatives taken by IGNOU to ensure a safe and supportive environment for women across its academic and administrative spaces.
The Chief Guest, Mugdha Sinha (IAS), Managing Director of the India Tourism Development Corporation, delivered a Special Lecture during the event. In her address, she commended IGNOU for providing quality and affordable education to all sections of society, particularly women, who constitute a significant proportion of the University’s enrolments. She emphasized that education not only brings equality but also equity, enabling women to become empowered contributors to social and economic development.
The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Prof. Jitendra Kumar Srivastava, Registrar, Administration Division, who thanked the dignitaries, organizers, and participants for making the celebration meaningful and impactful.
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IGNOU Celebrates International Women’s Day
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), through its School of Gender and Development Studies (SOGDS), Committees Against Sexual Harassment (CASH), and the National Centre for Innovations in Distance Education (NCIDE), celebrated International Women’s Day with a series of activities at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Convention Centre on March 10, 2026.
In her Welcome Address, the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of IGNOU, Uma Kanjilal, emphasized the University’s strong commitment to gender inclusion in education. She highlighted that IGNOU has a sizeable number of female learners, reflecting the institution’s role in expanding access to higher education for women across the country.
Prof. Annu J. Thomas, Director of the School of Gender and Development Studies, introduced the theme and objectives of the event, underscoring the importance of promoting gender equality, entrepreneurship, and leadership among women.
Dr. Ranjita Panda, Chairperson of RSDCASH, presented an overview of the Committees Against Sexual Harassment (CASH) and the initiatives taken by IGNOU to ensure a safe and supportive environment for women across its academic and administrative spaces.
The Chief Guest, Mugdha Sinha (IAS), Managing Director of the India Tourism Development Corporation, delivered a Special Lecture during the event. In her address, she commended IGNOU for providing quality and affordable education to all sections of society, particularly women, who constitute a significant proportion of the University’s enrolments. She emphasized that education not only brings equality but also equity, enabling women to become empowered contributors to social and economic development.
The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Prof. Jitendra Kumar Srivastava, Registrar, Administration Division, who thanked the dignitaries, organizers, and participants for making the celebration meaningful and impactful.
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The live teleconference sessions of Gyan Darshan Channel scheduled for today (11th March 2026)
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The live teleconference sessions of Gyan Darshan Channel scheduled for today (11th March 2026).
3.00-3.30
Expert: Prof. Pankaj Deep
School: School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
Programme: MA in Public Administration (MPA)
Course Code: MPA 011, State Society and Public Administration, Unit 15
Topic: Challenge to Traditional Bureaucratic Paradigm
3.30-4.30
Experts:
Dr. Padma Ishwarya S., Senior Scientist, Good Food Institute & Dr. Dinkar B. Kamble, SOA, IGNOU
School: School of Agriculture (SOA)
Programme: Bachelor of Science (Food Safety and Quality Management (BSCFFSQM)
Course Code: BPVC: 102
Topic: Proteins
4.30-5.00
शोधसंवाद (Shod Samvaad) Series, Session-4
Experts:
Dr. Satish R Gaikwad, Prof. Meenal Mishra, Dr. Omkar Verma & Dr. Kakoli Gogoi
Unit: Research Unit
Programme: PHDGY
Topic: Introduction to PhD (Geology) Programme
The Phone Numbers for interaction with the studio are 011-29532844, 011- 29532845 & Toll Free: 1800112346
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The live teleconference sessions of Gyan Darshan Channel scheduled for today (11th March 2026).
3.00-3.30
Expert: Prof. Pankaj Deep
School: School of Social Sciences (SOSS)
Programme: MA in Public Administration (MPA)
Course Code: MPA 011, State Society and Public Administration, Unit 15
Topic: Challenge to Traditional Bureaucratic Paradigm
3.30-4.30
Experts:
Dr. Padma Ishwarya S., Senior Scientist, Good Food Institute & Dr. Dinkar B. Kamble, SOA, IGNOU
School: School of Agriculture (SOA)
Programme: Bachelor of Science (Food Safety and Quality Management (BSCFFSQM)
Course Code: BPVC: 102
Topic: Proteins
4.30-5.00
शोधसंवाद (Shod Samvaad) Series, Session-4
Experts:
Dr. Satish R Gaikwad, Prof. Meenal Mishra, Dr. Omkar Verma & Dr. Kakoli Gogoi
Unit: Research Unit
Programme: PHDGY
Topic: Introduction to PhD (Geology) Programme
The Phone Numbers for interaction with the studio are 011-29532844, 011- 29532845 & Toll Free: 1800112346
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