The University now stands at a critical turning point in its growth and development. This is an opportune moment to introspect and reflect on some of the key emphasis areas in reshaping the University for the challenges of the knowledge era. The University has grown rapidly. One of the leading mega-universities of the world, its reach now extends to over 6 lakh learners across the country. Growth and development should be viewed as systemic transformation to foster diversity, innovativeness, flexibility and dynamism in serving the needs of our learner audiences especially the disadvantaged groups.
Sustainability is the key to the success of any institution.
Successful innovations should endure irrespective of the continuation of the promoter at the helm. Responding to the need for continuity and consolidation, we need to strengthen circuits of quality assurance at the systemic level. This is of crucial significance in effectively bridging the transactional and geographical distance between teacher and learner. Using technological tools to build interactivity into the learning process can be of vital significance in enhancing the quality of the learning experience. Building a culture of transparency and accountability helps to derive meaningful inputs from macro and micro-level perspectives.