Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, Dec 15: Immediately after assuming charge as Director of the Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC), New Delhi, Prof Parikshat Singh Manhas took maiden review of the functioning of country’s one of the most important institutions in the field of higher education broadcasting and digital learning.
The Consortium for Educational Communication, an inter-university centre of the University Grants Commission (UGC), plays a pivotal role in strengthening higher education through technology-enabled learning. CEC is responsible for the conceptualisation, production and dissemination of curriculum-based educational television programmes, digital lectures and e-content for undergraduate and postgraduate students across disciplines.
Prof Manhas issued necessary directions for maximum utilization of the academic resources broadcast round-the-clock through the SWAYAM Prabha Direct-to-Home (DTH) channels and are also made available through various online and digital platforms, ensuring equitable access to quality learning material for students across the country, including those in remote and underserved areas.
While talking about digital, blended and technology-driven learning, he laid emphasis on inclusivity, accessibility and innovation in line with national priorities.
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