IGNOU launches portal for IAF personnel

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Wed, Sep 21, 2011

New Delhi: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) on Tuesday launched an online registration portal for the Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel under project Akashdeep, which enables airmen to complete their bachelor's degree, IGNOU vice-chancellor V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai said.

According to Air Vice-Marshal Satyendra Kumar, the initiative will reach out to airmen posted anywhere in the country, where they can register themselves for an associate degree online.

According to the university, 10 airmen registered themselves in-person after the launch ceremony.

Project Akashdeep was launched in December 2010. Under it, all serving airmen can obtain bachelor's degrees within eight to 13 years of their service.