Uma Kanjilal Appointed as Acting Vice Chancellor of IGNOU
Prof. Kanjilal has served as a consultant for CEMCA and UNRWA and has developed modules for the Commonwealth of Learning. She was a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Illinois and has received numerous awards
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has announced the appointment of Prof. Uma Kanjilal as the Acting Vice Chancellor, succeeding Prof. Nageshwar Rao upon the completion of his term. Prof. Kanjilal, who has been serving as the Pro-Vice Chancellor, brings a wealth of academic and administrative experience to her new role.
Prof. Uma Kanjilal's distinguished career began in 1984 as a Research Assistant at IIT Kanpur. She has held various positions, including Cataloguer and Professional Assistant at IGNCA, before advancing through the academic ranks at IGNOU from Lecturer to Professor, a position she has held since 2003.
Her extensive administrative experience includes roles as Librarian in Charge, Director of the School of Social Sciences, Director of the Advanced Centre for Informatics and Innovative Learning, Director of the Inter-University Consortium for Technology-Enabled Flexible Education and Development, and Director of the Centre for Online Education.
Internationally, Prof. Kanjilal has served as a consultant for CEMCA and UNRWA and has developed modules for the Commonwealth of Learning. She was a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Illinois and has received numerous awards, including the Manthan Award for eGyankosh and DELNET’s Best Lending Library Award.
Prof. Kanjilal also serves as one of the National Coordinators for SWAYAM, a platform offering free online courses across various disciplines, providing learners with high-quality educational content. Additionally, she is associated with SWAYAM PRABHA, which broadcasts educational programs 24/7 through educational DTH (Direct-to-Home) channels.
IGNOU is confident that Prof. Kanjilal’s leadership will advance its mission of providing accessible, high-quality education. The university community extends its heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Uma Kanjilal and looks forward to her visionary leadership.
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