Chairperson's Message
Dear learners,
Welcome to the
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), an institution
dedicated to empowering individuals through flexible, accessible,
and quality education. As the Chairperson, NIOS my overall vision
thrives on transparency, accountability, technology integration and
innovation into education.
In a landmark move
towards inclusive education, NIOS has launched several initiatives
aligned to the NEP 2020 for inclusive, accessible,
and equitable education for all and supports the vision of the UN
Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education). Building on our
philosophy to support multilingualism, we have launched
self-learning materials (SLMs) in 14 mediums at Secondary Level and
8 mediums in Senior Secondary Level with 20 Languages at Secondary
Level and 14 Languages at Senior Secondary Level offered as
Academic subjects.
By offering SLMs
in regional languages, NIOS addresses the linguistic barriers that
many learners face, particularly those from remote and marginalized
communities. SLMs are meticulously designed to support students who
pursue education through the open schooling system, enabling them
to study independently at their own pace.
We are proud to
foster an educational environment that encouraged to explore,
discover, and grow at their own pace, through On-Demand
Examination System which is a special provision that helps
the student to take up the examinations as per their level of
preparation and convenience when they feels ready for the
examination.
We aim to foster
an inclusive, lifelong learning ecosystem with UL-LAS
(Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society)
scheme, to empower learners from all sections of society. Our
target groups are school dropouts, women and girls, tribal and
rural populations, persons with disabilities, workers in the
unorganized sector. With our learner-centric approach, we continue
to offer diverse and inclusive programs that cater to a wide range
of academic, vocational, and skill-based needs to create a
knowledgeable, skilled, and resilient society.
NIOS has launched
Self-Learning Materials (SLM) in Natya Kala, the
classical art of dance and theatre, this initiative is committed to
integration of India's traditional knowledge systems into
mainstream education. The self-learning materials aim to provide an
in-depth understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects.
Designed to be user-friendly and accessible, these resources cater
to learners across diverse age groups and backgrounds, encouraging
them to appreciate and preserve the timeless art form and
traditions.
As the
Chairperson, I encourage you to explore the many opportunities from
school education to vocational training and adult education. We are
committed to provide flexible and holistic educational
opportunities to empower individuals to learn at their own pace and
pursue their unique dreams.
Best wishes to each learner.
Professor
Pankaj Arora
Chairperson
National
Institute of Open Schooling