IGNOU LAUNCHES ANOTHER CHANNEL
"BHASHA MANDAKINI"
The Indira Gandhi
National Open University (IGNOU) launched here today another channel
"Bhasha Mandakini" marking the Teacher’s Day. It begins
with our ancient language Sanskrit which is also one of the few
oldest languages of the world. Called "Sanskrit Net",
it aims at promoting the languages covering 30 lakh people, 10
lakh through the net and 20 lakh under distance education.
Launching the
channel, the Minister for Human Resource Development Dr. Murli
Manohar Joshi said this unique initiative opens a new chapter
in distance education. It would be a new window to understand
our art, culture, tradition and languages. Various facets of Sanskrit
including Vedic mathematics will be covered under Sanskrit Net.
The channel will move to other languages as and when the software
are ready. The Minister pointed out that the channel will also
help in preserving our ancient heritage.
The Rashtriya
Sanskrit Sansthan and the Central Sanskrit Board are providing
the necessary help and input for the channel.
