Bhalessa (J&K): Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) recently organized an induction programme at its Special Study Centre at Bhalessa.

Students, who got admission in different academic courses of IGNOU, attended the Induction Session.

Dr. K.K. Bhat, Regional Director, IGNOU, focused on the diversified delivery system adopted by IGNOU HQs and Regional Centre Jammu.

Referring to vast scope of computer education, he said the revolution of Information Technology holds a bright future for computer professionals. "Already our country is marching ahead in computers and gradually the computer-trained will assume a greater role", he added.

Sadaket Malik Coordinator of the centre in Bhalessa said, "Computer education and training is vital for keeping the country abreast of technological advances. The computers are going to play a pivotal role in time to come and so the emphasis has to be on this exciting field".

He praised the IGNOU for taking up the massive programme of education through it unique system, which do not require elaborate and costly infrastructure.

Malik assured IGNOU of all cooperation in providing support service to the students who have opted for some computer course.

K.K. Bhat assured that BCA and MCA classes will be started in this centre keeping in view the demand of the students of the area.

Firdous Malik, Head of the Institution - G.R. Azad College of Higher Education (Bhalessa), stated that students should upgrade their professional skills so that they can compete well in the job market.

By - Sadaket Malik