Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 12: Recognizing the importance of Research and Innovation in the overall growth and development of a Nation, the IGNOU has been emphasizing on the recognition and promotion of the Innovator Students in different fields from across the Country. In order to identify, recognize and nurture the Innovator Students, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) invites entries for the "Student Innovation Award-2022". The interested students of IGNOU, who have developed something innovative, can submit their Applications in the prescribed format for the Student Innovation Award-2022.
The National Centre for Innovation in Distance Education (NCIDE) at IGNOU New Delhi had instituted the scheme of Student Innovation Awards for the first time in 2018. Since then, the awards are given every year to the best Three Innovators. The other short listed Potential Innovators are provided various kinds of training and support to take their Innovations to the next level. They also get an opportunity to participate in other Competitions organized by the Ministry and other Organizations.
The selected best three entries are awarded with the Trophies, Certificates and Cash Prizes of Rs 10,000/-, Rs. 7,000/- and Rs. 5,000/- respectively. The prescribed Application Format and Guidelines for submitting entries can be downloaded from IGNOU Website www.ignou.ac.in or can be accessed at https://sites.google.com/ignou.ac.in/navrieti/sia-2022. The last date for receiving the entries from the students is September 30, 2022.
"In view of thousands of representations received from the students and prospective students across the country, IGNOU has further extended the last date for fresh admission as well as re-registration for subsequent semester/year for the July 2022 session. The last date for applying for fresh admission stands extended till 22nd September, 2022 and for re-registration till September 17, 2022 only. The new aspirants and already registered learners, who somehow have missed, must avail the opportunity of enrolling themselves afresh or re-registering themselves during the extended dates", said Dr. Sandeep Gupta, Regional Director In charge, Regional Centre Jammu. |
