The Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE) was set up as the Division of Distance Education in 1986, soon after the establishment of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in 1985, to cater to the training needs of various functionaries of IGNOU and the ODL system in the country. Presently STRIDE is also entrusted with the responsibility of functioning as UGC–Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC) and conducting training programmes for functionaries working in different higher education institutions across the country. Besides the Institute offers various professional programmes in the discipline of Distance Education at Post graduate and PhD level. STRIDE is also the nodal agency of IGNOU for conducting Capacity Building Training programmes offered by the iGOT Karmayagi under the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India.
In 1993, the Division of Distance Education was upgraded into the Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE) with the aim of setting up a training and research institute for distance education in the South Asian Region. STRIDE has been continuously conducting training and research activities for IGNOU, State Open Universities (SOUs), other distance education institutes, and all higher education Institutions (HEIs) across the country, and has been involved in offering long term capacity building programmes at the National and International spheres through its PGDDE, MADE, PGDDEOL and MADEOL programmes. The PGDDE/MADE programmes have, in the past, been offered in over 20 Commonwealth countries. STRIDE is also offering the Ph.D in Distance Education Programme. Since 2020 the focus of STRIDE Training has been on the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020, which includes the implementation of the National Training Programme on NEP-2020 (NEP-PDP) for training of about 15 lakhs university and college teachers in the country. In 2022, UGC approved the Refresher Programmes and Short-Term Professional Development Programmes (STPs/FDPs) of IGNOU-STRIDE as equivalent to UGC-HRDC for all purposes, including API and CAS. Since 2024, STRIDE has been conducting MMTTP Programmes for Higher Education Institutions across India with the aim of continuous professional development.
STRIDE is premier training research and capacity building institute and conducts the following activities:
Academic programmes for professional development of teachers and academics in the discipline of distance education.
Training programmes for continuous professional development and capacity building of teachers and academics through Faculty Induction Programme, Faculty Development Programme, Refresher, Short Term Professional Development Programmes, Workshops through MMTTC which are recognized under the career advancement scheme of UGC.
Conducts specialized training programmes in different areas of distance education i.e. Design and Development of SLM, e-content, MOOCs, Audio/Video Programmes etc.
Develops training packages /materials for various categories of functionaries working in distance education systems.
Conducts and supports research in distance and open education for improving the quality of distance education and for system development.
Provides national and international consultancy services on distance education and training for capacity building and systems development in government, non-government, and private institutions/organizations.
Acts as an information resource centre for open and distance education in the country and abroad including publication of training materials in open learning.
Publishes the peer reviewed Indian Journal of Open Learning that disseminates information about theory and practices in the field of open and distance learning.
The objectives of STRIDE are to:
Organize and conduct training and capacity building for staff development of identified target groups and institutions through various strategies;
Design and develop professional programmes leading to qualifications of certificates, diplomas and degrees in the area of distance education;
Develop training strategies and training materials to meet the various needs of different types of individuals and distance teaching/training institutions;
Build up a resource base of up-to-date information, training materials, courses and expertise, and make such resources available whenever needed; and
Promote research in open and distance education to enrich the training programmes and management processes and meet the challenges of the expanding educational environment.
History/ Milestones
Human resource development in forms of continuous staff training and continuing professional development assumes prime significance in any system of distance education. Keeping this in view, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) had established a Division of Distance Education (DDE) right from the inception of the university. The DDE was upgraded to a Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE) in 1993, with support received from COL, Canada, as a nodal agency for training and research in distance education in the South Asian region. STRIDE was entrusted with the responsibility of staff development, research and development, and system development in distance education.
In 2022, STRIDE was recognized as a HRDC equivalent center and subsequently conducted many programmes for teachers and academics. These included the National Professional Development Programme on “Implementation of NEP-2020 for University and College Teacher” in which 14 batches participated from 2022 to June 2023 and around 30,000 teachers were certified. STRIDE also developed a 2-credit Swayam Course under MoE’s National NEP-PDP for Administrators and General Practitioners of higher education which ran 14 batches from Feb 2023 to May 2024 in which 7434 teachers were certified.
In 2024 , MoE-UGC approved IGNOU as a Malaviya Mission Teacher training Centre (MMTTC), which was then housed in STRIDE. Subsequently 46 programmes have been conducted till December 2025 in which over 5459 teachers have been certified.
STRIDE has been offering its long term capacity building programmes at the national and international spheres through its PGDDE, MADE, PGDDEOL, MADEOL and erstwhile PGDEL programmes. Its PGDDE/MADE programmes have, in the past, been offered in above 20 Commonwealth countries. These programmes are offered through ODL, Online Modes and SWAYAM also. STRIDE is also offering Ph.D in Distance Education.
Welcome to STRIDE
The Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE) was set up in 1986 following the establishment of IGNOU in 1985. The main objective of STRIDE is to build capacities of staff in the area of Open and Distance Learning. In its long journey, STRIDE has traversed many terrains and has been continuously provided training in e new emerging areas. Following the launch of National Education Policy 2020, STRIDE has taken on the task of training higher education functionaries in the implementation of the mandate of NEP 2020. In 2022, University Grants Commission (UGC) empowered STRIDE with the status of being an institute that was equivalent to the Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC). Subsequently in March, 2024, IGNOU-STRIDE was awarded the prestigious Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP), with the responsibility of training teachers and academics of all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across the country.
In order to meet the needs of both learners and teachers to better understand open and distance learning, STRIDE has been offering Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education (PGDDE and Masters in Distance Education (MADE). These programmes are aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy 2020 and emphasize on flexibility, lifelong learning and holistic development and are offered through ODL as well as online mode. STRIDE also has an international presence with its programmes being taken up by students from Africa through E-Vidyabharti as well as those in Guyana through GOAL and in Afghanistan through the ICCR. STRIDE also offers a PhD in Distance Education.
STRIDE embodies the vision of lifelong learning through its academic and training programmes. The alumni of STRIDE programmes are our ambassadors across India as well as in different parts of the world. Since 1992, STRIDE has also been publishing the Indian Journal of Open Learning (IJOL) to contribute to new knowledge and research in the area of ODL.
On behalf of the STRIDE faculty, I welcome you and look forward to your participation in our programmes.
Best wishes
Prof. Anita Priyadarshini
Director, STRIDE & Programme Director, UGC-MMTTC
Chief Editor, Indian Journal of Open Learning (IJOL)
Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE)
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE)
Prof. G. Ram Reddy Block
Block-16, Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110068
Phone: 011 - 29533073, 29572618
Email: directorstride@ignou.ac.in; stride@ignou.ac.in
F & A : Phone: 011 - 29535904, 29532629
Email: stride@ignou.ac.in
The Indian Journal of Open Learning (IJOL) was started in 1992 by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) to disseminate information about theory, practice and research in the field of open and distance education including multi-media education, educational technology and communication, online and blended learning, independent and experiential learning and other innovative forms of education; and to provide a forum for debate across the world on these areas of concern with particular reference to India and other developing nations.
In line with the objectives of the Journal, the IJOL seeks articles and research papers from authors at national and international levels. Publishers and authors are also invited to submit books on open and distance education, education technology and communication media in education and related fields for review to the Chief Editor.
Professor Anita Priyadarshini is Director, Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE), Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi. She is also Programme Director, Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP) at IGNOU.
Prof. Priyadarshini has been working in the area of open and distance learning, adult education, skill development, and lifelong learning since 1987. Prof Priyadarshini has served as Project Director, Distance Education Programme-Sarva Shikha Abhiyan (DEP-SSA). As Visiting Professor, she has taught at the Institute of Pedagogy, Julius-Maximillian Universität, Wurzburg, (Germany). Prof. Priyadarshini has conducted research as a CONFINTEA Research Scholar at UNESCO Institute of Lifelong Learning (UIL), Hamburg. She has held senior positions at National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) heading the Academic Department as well as the Vocational Education Department. At NIOS (then NOS), Prof Priyadarshini developed the Open Basic Education (OBE) programme which was later adopted by the Government of India as an Equivalency Programme under its Scheme of Continuing Education. Prof. Priyadarshini has been trained at the International Literacy Institute, Philadelphia. She has a number of research publications. She is Programme Coordinator of MA in Distance Education, PG Diploma in Distance Education as well as Course Coordinator for a course on Instructional Design which is offered through both ODL and SWAYAM. She is also the IGNOU Nodal Officer for iGOT Karmayogi, DoPT, GoI. Prof Priyadarshini is Chief Editor of Indian Journal of Open Learning (IJOL) published by IGNOU.
Dr. G. Mythili is Additional Director at the Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education, IGNOU, with expertise in MOOCs, e-learning, and educational broadcasting. She has designed three flagship MOOCs for SWAYAM and co-developed an OER-based professional development programme for Commonwealth of Learning. Former Managing Editor of the Indian Journal of Open Learning and Channel Coordinator for SWAYAM Prabha Channels 20 and 15, she has received the Gold Medal for Innovation in Distance Education from the Hon’ble President of India and the Silver Medal for Best Research Paper from IGNOU. Her work advances quality and accessibility in digital education.
Distance Education, Disabled Studies, Inclusive Education, Policy Studies, Indian Polity, Human Rights
Academic Level:
14
Joining:
27-12-2005
Phone No:
011-29572608
Email Id:
tataramakrishna@ignou.ac.in
Brief Profile:
Prof. Tata Ramakrishna, Professor of Distance Education joined the Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE), Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi in December 2005. He graduated with first class distinction in Political Science (Honours) from Khallikote College (Autonomous), Berhampur University, Odisha and has done Master’s, M.Phil. & Ph.D from the Centre for Political Studies (CPS), Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. He has also done Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education (PGDDE) from IGNOU, New Delhi.
Before joining STRIDE, he had qualified UGC-NET in Political Science and got Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) awarded by UGC. He has also been associated with many NGO’S at Regional and National Level working towards the empowerment of the persons with disabilities.
His area of interest includes: Research especially on Distance Education, Disability Studies, Inclusive Education, Policy Studies, Indian Polity, Human Rights and Socio Economic aspects of rural areas. To know more about the impact and usage of Information Communication Technology for persons with disabilities and to connect the socially and economically disadvantaged groups with the mainstream of the society are also of his great interest. His priority as of today is teaching, research, training and capacity building of different personnel in IGNOU and of other higher education institutions including Open Distance and Online Learning institutions for exploring ways and means to provide access, equity and quality education for all. He has also been engaged in design and development of curriculum for various courses, capacity building programmes, in developing appropriate training tools, techniques and methods for skill development, and lastly in contextualizing and applying Interactive Communication Technologies for every spheres of educational activities.
Some of his achievements are:
Designed and developed a handbook titled ‘Serving Students with Disabilities in Distance Education’ (STRIDE handbook-17) and has been conducting training and capacity building programmes for teachers, academics and other stakeholders of IGNOU to deal with the students with disabilities and their issues more effectively.
Revised the course ‘MDE-413: Learner’s Support Systems and Services’ of Master of Arts in Distance Education (MADE) programme, which he is coordinating at present.
He is also coordinating some other courses like - MGEP016- Human Rights in Indian Prospective, one of the courses of MA in Gandhi and Peace Studies & RDE103 Information and Communications Technology of Ph.D. in Distance Education (PHDDE).
Extended his support to STRIDE in coordination of the Master of Arts in Distance Education (MADE) programme and MDE-420: Project Work from October 2014 to April 2019.
At present, he is coordinating the research degree programme (PhD in Distance Education) of STRIDE.
Has been conducting national workshops on design and development of self-learning materials (SLMs) for higher education, Faculty Induction and Refresher programmes on various aspects for teachers and academics of IGNOU and other Higher Education Institutions, and few training programmes on RTI related issues for the PIOs of IGNOU.
Media Coordinator for STRIDE Gyan Vani and Gyandarshan Programmes.
RESEARCH GUIDANCE: 01 scholar has been awarded Ph.D. degree and supervising few other scholars on various aspects related to ODL, online and inclusive education.
Membership of Professional and Statutory Bodies (Internal/External) are:
Member in the Committee for the Implementation of the National Policy Document for Persons with Disabilities, IGNOU (Jan. 2010 to May 2010)
Member of users committee for visually impaired, Library & Documentation Division, IGNOU (Aug. 2008 to Oct. 2008)
Member of Special Group for the area of ‘Common Student Information System’, IUC, IGNOU (Oct. 2013 to Dec. 2013)
Member of a Committee for developing a draft reservation policy for IGNOU admissions, SRD, IGNOU (Feb. 2014 to April 2014)
Member of Accommodation, Transportation, Registration updation and Certificate Printing Committee for STRIDE Skill Seminar, STRIDE, IGNOU (Feb. 2017 to March 2017)
Member of Executive Committee, IGNOU Teachers’ Association (2015 to 2017)
Member of the School Board, School of Law, IGNOU (21st Feb., 2017 to 20th Feb., 2019)
Member in the Committee for Universal Accessibility of Electronic and Print Study Material of IGNOU, NCDS, IGNOU (Since Jan. 2019)
Member of the Committee for developing the SLM of the 2 Credit Course titled Persons with Disabilities and their Rights, NCDS, IGNOU (27 Dec., 2018- 26 Dec., 2019)
Member of multiple selection committees for CAS of IGNOU
His publications include 01 Books (authored), 20 Research Papers and Reports Published, 15 Research articles in Peer-reviewed and Refereed Journals, 07 Chapters in Books, 02 Policy Documents and has also participated and presented many research papers at International/ National Conferences.
Attachments:
Designation: Professor Specialization: Distance Education, Disabled Studies, Inclusive Education, Policy Studies, Indian Polity, Human Rights Academic Level: 14 Joining: 27-12-2005 011-29572608, tataramakrishna@ignou.ac.in
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Dr. Manoj Tirkey
Designation:
Associate Professor
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
06-05-2006
Phone No:
011-29572605
Email Id:
manojtirkey@ignou.ac.in
Brief Profile:
Dr. Manoj Tirkey holds a B. Com (Hons) from St. Xavier’s College, Calcutta, and an M.A. in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations from Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. He has industrial experience in HR, including at Britannia Industries Ltd, specializing in Training & Development, and also worked in the software sector. He later entered academia, earning M.Phil. and PhD degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He also has a Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education from IGNOU and has completed numerous short courses in ICT and Education. He is a coordinator for the PhD programme and also a Course coordinator for courses of the MADE and PhD programme. He teaches the learners at postgraduate and research levels. His research interests include technological innovations and their societal impact, leading to many publications in International Journals.
Attachments:
Designation: Associate Professor Academic Level: 13A Joining: 06-05-2006 011-29572605, manojtirkey@ignou.ac.in
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Dr. Ali Asgar
Designation:
Associate Professor
Specialization:
Distance Education
Academic Level:
13A
Joining:
11-10-2011
Phone No:
011-29535080
Email Id:
aliasgar@ignou.ac.in
Brief Profile:
Dr. Ali Asgar has 14 years of teaching and research experience in the higher education system and has Ph.D degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Before joining the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), he worked with the premier technical research organization of Government of India for three years. Dr. Asgar, also worked with Akashvani erstwhile All India Radio (AIR), Press Information Bureau (PIB), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, GOI and The Political and Business Daily, New Delhi in different editorial capacities.
He has been Managing Editor and Editorial Board Member of international refereed UGC-CARE listed ‘Indian Journal of Open Learning’ (IJOL) published by IGNOU.
Dr. Asgar is Coordinator of the programme Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education (PGDDE) and Master of Arts in Distance Education (MADE), besides Coordinating a course pertaining to Ph.D in Distance Education. He has been involved in coordinating, designing and developing academic courses and training programmes for teachers, academics and non-teaching staff of HEIs.
He has been contributing as a Resource Person/Experts during training programmes organized by UGC-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centres (MMTTC) and other training institutes across the country.
His publications include 19 research papers; 07 chapters in edited books, one book (edited) and 12 bylines published in English and Urdu newspapers and magazines. Dr. Asgar translated 07 chapters and completed 03 research projects.
Dr.Pulla Lakshmi is an Associate Professor at STRIDE, IGNOU, where she has been serving since 2011. She is the Course Coordinator for MDE-419 Staff Training and Development in Distance Education and also coordinates the SWAYAM course Enhancing Study Skills.
She holds an M.A. (Political Science), M.Phil., and Ph.D. (International Relations) from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. Before joining STRIDE, she worked as a Research Associate at the School of International Studies, JNU.
Her areas of interest include Political Science, International Relations, Human Rights and the Criminal Justice System in India, Distance Education, Programme Evaluation, and conducting workshops and training programmes in addition to her academic responsibilities.
Distance Education and Education (Educational Technology & Environmental Education, Pedagogy of Science, Research Methodology)
Academic Level:
10
Joining:
27-10-2021
Phone No:
011-29572614
Email Id:
hemlatabaghel@ignou.ac.in
Brief Profile:
Dr. Hemlata Baghel has been Assistant Professor since 2021 at the Staff Training and Research Institute, Indira Gandhi National Open University, India. With over 16 years of extensive Teaching experience spanning across diverse State (MP Bhoj Open university, Barkatullah university) and Central Government Universities (Guru Ghasidas Central university, Bilaspur, PSSCIVE NCERT) and Institutions, she has emerged as a seasoned educator and scholar in the realm of educational technology and pedagogy of science. Throughout her career, she has been deeply immersed in both National and International academic landscapes, honing her expertise through active participation in workshops and the publication of scholarly works. Her contributions to academia include the authorship of Four impactful books, one of which was published by the esteemed International publisher, Scholar's Press in Germany, while the other three found with prominent National publishers. Additionally, her research endeavours have led to the publication of 12 papers in UGC care listed journals and open-access peer-reviewed publications, further solidifying her standing as a credible voice in the field.
At the core of her academic journey lies a commitment to fostering excellence in education. She has dedicated herself to teaching educational technology, pedagogy of science and Research Methodology at Graduate, undergraduate and Ph.D. levels, as well as serving as a resource person for Ph.D. coursework in research methodology and educational Technology and Distance Education. Moreover, she played a pivotal role in enhancing the professional development of fellow educators and academics, having organized and led more than ten short-term programs/capacity programme focused on crucial themes such as curriculum and digital pedagogy, research monitoring and evaluation, quantitative research methods, data mining, and interactive digital pedagogy etc. Her contribution in MMTTP as resource persons in technology enhanced topics, Vocational Skills and Indian knowledge System related to lectures delivered in different Universities, Organisations as well as STRIDE MMTTPs. Her multifaceted experiences and unwavering dedication underscore her passion for advancing education and empowering future generations of scholars and educators.
Attachments:
Designation: Assistant Professor Specialization: Distance Education and Education (Educational Technology & Environmental Education, Pedagogy of Science, Research Methodology) Academic Level: 10 Joining: 27-10-2021 011-29572614, hemlatabaghel@ignou.ac.in
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Dr. Ram Chandra
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Specialization:
Distance Education, ICT, Research Methodology, Political Science, Rural Development, Policy Studies, Indian Polity, Legal Studies & Gandhian Studies
Academic Level:
10
Joining:
27-10-2021
Phone No:
011-29572630
Email Id:
ramchandraignou@ignou.ac.in
Brief Profile:
Dr. Ram Chandra joined the Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE), Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi as an Assistant Professor in Distance Education in October 2021. He graduated in Political Science, History, Sanskrit from Govt. PG College, Barmer, Rajasthan and has Masters Degree in Political Science from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. He has also completed a Masters in Distance Education (MADE) from Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, LL.B. from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, M Phil. in Political Science from Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer and Ph.D. in Political Science from Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur. He also acquired three Post Graduate Diplomas in Human Rights, Legal & Forensic Sciences and Labour Laws, Labour Welfare & Personnel Management. He has qualified UGC-NET with JRF and RPSC-SET in Political Science. He is a recipient of multiple prestigious fellowships, UGC-Junior Research Fellowship, UGC-Senior Research Fellowship and University Research Fellowship from JNVU, Jodhpur.
Before joining the STRIDE, he served as Assistant Professor and Principal at Baori Mahavidyalaya, Jodhpur for more than three years. He was also a Guest Faculty for five years at the Department of Political Science, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur.
Consequent to joining STRIDE, Dr Ram Chandra has cordinated a number of Faculty Development Programmes, workshop and capacity building programmes for teachers, academics and others of IGNOU and various Higher Education Institutions across the country.
Some of his major achievements and responsibilities include:
Course Coordinator of MDE-415 (Research for Distance Education) of MA in Distance Education (MADE) (2024 to till date)
Course Coordinator of RDE-102 (Context and Concern in Distance Education) of Ph.D in Distance Education (PHDDE) (2025 to till date)
STRIDE & MMTTC Training and Database Coordinator (2024 to till date)
STRIDE Website Coordinator (2025 to till date)
STRIDE Social Media Coordinator (2023 to till date)
Convenor of CIQA Committee on Motivated, Energized, and Capable Faculty of IGNOU (2025)
Co-Coordinator of Professional Development Programme on Implementation of National Education Policy (NEP-PDP) offered by IGNOU under Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers & Teaching Ministry of Education, Government of India and approved UGC (2023-24).
Dr Ram Chandra's publications include one book and several research papers, articles which have been published in national and international journals. He has attended a number of National and International conferences and also persented research papers. He has more than 25 publications to his credit including research article refereed and peer review journals, book reviews, chapter in edited books and one edited book.
Attachments:
Designation: Assistant Professor Specialization: Distance Education, ICT, Research Methodology, Political Science, Rural Development, Policy Studies, Indian Polity, Legal Studies & Gandhian Studies Academic Level: 10 Joining: 27-10-2021 011-29572630, ramchandraignou@ignou.ac.in
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Dr. Gloria Kuzur
Designation:
Assistant Professor
Academic Level:
10
Joining:
03-11-2021
Phone No:
011-29572611
Email Id:
gloriakuzur@ignou.ac.in
Brief Profile:
Dr. Gloria Kuzur is Assistant Professor in Distance Education at the Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education, Indira Gandhi National Open University since November 2021. A Geography Graduate, she has an M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Geography from the Centre for the Study of Regional Development, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. She has also completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Distance Education from IGNOU. Prior to joining IGNOU, she was Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography, Central University of Haryana (CUH), Mahendergarh. She started her teaching from the Women’s College, Calcutta (University of Calcutta) in 2008, followed by Nirmala College, Ranchi (Ranchi University) and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Evening College, Delhi (Delhi University). She has also worked as a Research Associate with the Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID), New Delhi and has been a Post Doctoral Fellow (UGC) in Centre for the Study in Regional Development, JNU.
Dr. Kuzur’s areas of specialization are Distance Education, Regional Development and Planning, Social Exclusion and Socio-Spatial Deprivation in Education among Tribes, Historical Geography and Colonial Cartography, and Gender Geography. She is the Course Coordinator of MDE 414 - Management of Distance Education of MA in Distance Education programme. She is the Course Co-Coordinator of RDE-102 – Context and Concern in Distance Education of Ph.D programme in Distance Education. Dr. Kuzur has been supervising Ph.D research scholars from CUH and IGNOU. She has been an active member of various committees in CUH and IGNOU. She is also coordinating two courses on Swayam Prabha Channel 15. She is the member of Editorial Team and Editorial Coordinator of Indian Journal of Open Learning (IJOL), a peer review journal published by IGNOU. She is presently the Faculty Coordinator in STRIDE, IGNOU.
Dr. Kuzur has been organizing and conducting Capacity Building Training Programmes for faculties in ODL and other Higher Education Institutions. She has been the Co-Coordinator of the 2-credit SWAYAM Course on ‘NEP-PDP for Administrators and General Practitioners of HE’. She has also been Co-Convenor of ‘Programme Implementation Committee’ for the implementation of ‘Awareness Development of University and College Teachers on NEP-2020’ which was agreed upon by the MOE and approved by UGC.
Dr. Kuzur has published two books, twelve research papers, and six book chapters. She has presented at national and international Conferences in India, the UK, Poland, and the Netherlands.
Attachments:
Designation: Assistant Professor Academic Level: 10 Joining: 03-11-2021 011-29572611, gloriakuzur@ignou.ac.in
