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Dr. G. Shrinivas Appointed as Regional Director of IGNOU Regional Centre, Goa

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The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced the appointment of Dr. G. Shrinivas as the Regional Director of IGNOU Regional Centre, Goa. With his extensive experience in academia, research, and educational administration, Dr. Shrinivas is poised to lead the regional centre towards greater heights.


Dr. Shrinivas brings with him over 15 years of teaching experience and academic administrative leadership. His contributions to the field of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) have been significant, and he has served in various capacities at different IGNOU Regional Centres, including Mumbai and Goa.


A distinguished academician, Dr. Shrinivas holds a Ph.D. from Karnatak University and multiple postgraduate diplomas in Higher Education, Distance Education, and Educational Administration from IGNOU. His research interests span rural development, sustainable tourism, and distance learning methodologies, with numerous publications in reputed national and international journals.


In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Shrinivas has been actively involved in training and capacity-building programs for educators and policymakers. He has trained over 1,200 Navodaya teachers across multiple states and has been an invited speaker at various seminars and workshops on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, research methodology, and rural development.


As the new Regional Director of IGNOU Regional Centre, Goa, Dr. Shrinivas aims to strengthen IGNOU’s outreach and enhance learner support services in the region. His leadership is expected to further IGNOU’s mission of providing accessible and quality education to learners across diverse backgrounds. Furthermore, Dr. Shrinivas has set an ambitious goal of establishing a permanent campus of IGNOU in Goa within the next two years.


With Dr. Shrinivas at the helm, IGNOU Regional Centre, Goa is poised to embark on a new era of growth and development. His vision, expertise, and commitment to quality education will undoubtedly inspire and motivate the team to achieve greater heights.

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                         IGNOU Regional Centre- Goa Holds 38th Convocation,

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The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Regional Centre Panaji Goa successfully conducted its 38th Convocation, celebrating the academic achievements of its learners. The grand event was held at Lekha Bhavan, Porvorim on 5th March 2025 with Shri Subash Phal Dessai, Hon’ble Minister for Social Welfare, Government of Goa, as the esteemed Guest of Honour. The Chief Guest at Delhi was Shri Dhanrmendra Pradhan Minister for Education, Govt of India. The Convocation was held at 37 Regional Centres across the country. 317000 degrees were awarded in the country.

At the Regional Centre Goa, a total of 1401students were awarded degrees and diplomas in various disciplines, reflecting IGNOU’s commitment to providing quality education through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode. Addressing the graduating students, Shri Subash Phal Dessai commended IGNOU’s role in democratizing education and providing opportunities to learners from diverse backgrounds, including those from remote and marginalized communities.

The Regional Director, Dr G Shrinivas presented the Regional Centre’s report, highlighting key achievements, learner support initiatives, and the growing impact of IGNOU’s academic programs in the region. He emphasized the importance of lifelong learning and encouraged graduates to contribute meaningfully to society with the knowledge and skills acquired through their studies.

The convocation was attended by distinguished academicians, government officials, faculty members, and proud parents of the graduates. The event concluded with the ceremonial conferment of degrees, leaving the students inspired to embark on new professional and academic journeys.

IGNOU continues to uphold its vision of inclusive and accessible education, empowering learners with flexible and innovative learning opportunities. The 38th Convocation was yet another testament to its unwavering commitment to academic excellence and social transformation.