These courses offered under the open schooling system of NIOS will be extremely user-friendly and accessible to all from anywhere anytime opening its doors to all the Agniveers.
Agniveer Scheme 2022
Agniveer Scheme: Following the announcement of the defence ministry’s new recruitment policy Agnipath, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan informed that the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) will launch customised courses for Class 10 pass Agniveers to get Class 12 certificates. Pradhan added that the certificate will enable Agniveers to pursue jobs and higher education across India.
Certificates to be recognised for both employment and higher education purposes
An official statement released by the ministry informed that the Department of School Education and Literacy through its autonomous institution, the NIOS, will introduce special programme in consultation with the defence authorities to ensure higher education for Agniveers. Class 10 pass Agniveers will be able to further their education and obtain a Class 12 certificate with the help of these customised courses that are not only current but also relevant to their area of service. The certificate will be recognised for both employment and higher education purposes.
“This will benefit the Agniveers to gain adequate educational qualification and skills to take up a productive role in society later in life,” it said. This special programme of NIOS will facilitate enrolment, development of courses, student support, provision of self-learning material, accreditation of study centres, personal contact programme, evaluation and certification.
The statement added that these courses offered under the open schooling system of NIOS will be extremely user-friendly and accessible to all from anywhere anytime opening its doors to all the Agniveers.
IGNOU to offer bachelor's degree
The MoE also announced that it is planning to introduce a special three-year skill-based bachelor's degree programme for such defence personnel. The degree will recognise the skill training received by them during their tenure in the armed forces. This degree programme will be offered by IGNOU.
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