IGNOU Launches MBA Study Materials in Odia, Pioneering Regional Language Education

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In a landmark move to promote regional language education, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has introduced MBA (Master of Business Administration) study materials in Odia. This initiative marks the first instance of IGNOU providing course materials in the Odia language, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 objectives to offer higher education in local languages.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan officiated the digital launch of these Odia MBA books at Jaydev Bhavan in Bhubaneswar. Minister Pradhan commended IGNOU’s efforts, emphasizing that the availability of management education resources in Odia will significantly benefit students across Odisha. He also unveiled IGNOU’s e-GyanKosh and e-KUMBH portals during the event. The e-GyanKosh portal will host digital study materials, while the e-KUMBH portal will provide access to IGNOU’s online MBA books in Odia.

Professor Nayantara Padhi from IGNOU highlighted that the decision to offer MBA education in Odia stems from the implementation of NEP 2020 in Odisha, which advocates for the inclusion of regional languages in higher education. This initiative is expected to make management education more accessible to Odia-speaking students, fostering inclusivity and diversity in the academic landscape.

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The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Odisha Skill Development & Technical Education Minister Sampad Chandra Swain and Higher Education and Odia Language, Literature and Culture Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, who collectively lauded the initiative.

In a related development, the Odisha state government is contemplating the introduction of MBBS education in Odia. To achieve this, a committee comprising 22 doctors has been formed to work on translating MBBS textbooks into the Odia language, reflecting a broader commitment to integrating regional languages into professional education.

This progressive step by IGNOU not only aligns with the NEP 2020’s vision but also sets a precedent for other educational institutions to embrace regional languages, thereby enriching the educational experience and preserving linguistic heritage.

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