Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Prof Uma Kanjilal made history in 2025 by becoming the first woman Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU, the world’s largest open university. With over 36 years of experience in Open and Distance Learning (ODL), she has played a pivotal role in India’s digital education landscape. Her leadership in national initiatives like SWAYAM and SWAYAM PRABHA has been central to advancing accessible and technology-driven education. Before her appointment, she served in several academic and administrative positions, including as Pro Vice Chancellor and Acting VC. Her elevation is a landmark achievement for gender equity in higher education and a major step toward digitally inclusive learning in India.