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Gujarat
is one
of the
most
developed
states
with
rich
cultural
and
entrepreneur
heritage.
With its
progressive
out look
and its
social
reformation
it has
provided
leadership
not to
India
but also
to
entire
humanity.
It is
one of
the
first
state
to
implement
the new
pattern
of
education
and
three-language
formula.
It has a
well
organized
network
of
institutions
and
organizations
including
a large
number
of NGOs
working
in the
field of
education
and
development.
These
traditions
inspired
the
establishment
of Dr.
Babasaheb
Ambedkar
Open
University
(BAOU)
in the
State in
the year
1994.
The
development
and
acceptance
of
"Distance
Education"
both in
the
developed
and
developing
countries
is
growing
fast.
The
reason
behind
such an
acceptance
is its
flexible
approach
and user
friendly
technique
of
education
that can
provide
a viable
alternative
for
everyone
who
needs to
pursue
education
further
to
expand
his
horizons
of
knowledge,
to
sharpen
his
existing
knowledge,
to
upgrade
his
knowledge,
skill
and
training
and
thereby,
making
learning
a
fulfilling
experience.
Gujarat
has
realized
importance
of
Distance
and Open
learning
in
higher
education.
Out of
the 7
statutory
Universities,
3
Universities
have
been
running
external
degree
courses
for
years.
Of late,
DTE
(Directorate
of
Technical
Education)
has been
offering
distance
learning
diploma
courses
in
civil,
mechanical
and
electrical
engineering.
Some
NGOs are
also
operating
in this
field at
one
level or
other.
Thus,
the
culture
of open
distance
learning
exists
in the
state
which
augurs
well for
the BAOU.
The BAOU
therefore,
has a
fertile
soil to
plough
and
disseminate
open
learning
through
regional
language
at
larger
scale. |
