Distance education has a wide socio-economic utility, says President Draupadi Murmu

Speaking at the 36th Convocation of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), President of India stressed on the importance of imparting education in Indian languages

Many students find it difficult to pursue higher education because of their 'responsibilities' and 'circumstances'. Institutes like IGNOU are helping in providing education to such students. “Thus, distance education has a wide socio-economic utility,” said President of India, Draupadi Murmu.

Speaking at the 36th Convocation of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), President of India stressed on the importance of imparting education in Indian languages ​​and said that it is possible to create world class new knowledge and science on a large scale by promoting Indian languages.

“With the light of education, light spreads in the darkness. I am particularly happy to know that thousands of jail-inmates are also getting education from IGNOU. This education will be helpful for the rehabilitation of jail-inmates and for them to start a better life after their release from prison,” she said.

As per NEP (National Education Policy) – 2020, the country aims to achieve 50 per cent gross enrollment ratio by 2035. IGNOU is contributing immensely in achieving this goal," said Draupadi Murmu.

She stated that IGNOU has played a commendable role in promoting 'Access to Higher Education'. She said: “I am especially happy to know that out of the total students, about 50 percent of the students are from rural environment, and 50 percent are women.”

Draupadi Murmu appreciated the progress made by women in many fields including education and said that today 55 percent of students receiving degrees, certificates, diplomas are women, which is a matter of pride.

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