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Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal has inaugurated the 'Mukta Vidya Vani', a pioneering initiative of the National Institute of Open Schooling, (NIOS) which would be using streaming audio for educational purposes. Mukta Vidya Vani on the World WideWeb is a modern interactive, participatory and cost effective programme, involving an academic perspective along with the technical responsibilities of production of audio and video programmes, which are one of the most important components of the multi-channel package offered by the NIOS. This will enable a two-way communication with any audience having access to an internet connection, from the NIOS studio situated at its Headquarters in NOIDA. The new NIOS website which has been designed in such a way that it not only meets the needs of its learners but is also disabled-friendly, was also launched on the occasion. An MoU was also signed between the NIOS and the National Informatics Centre (NIC) with the objective of developing skill-based courses on web designing in accordance with the guidelines for Indian government websites. This will provide vertical and lateral mobility for learners from the school level in the web designing course.

Kapil Sibal launches 'Mukta Vidya Vani' of open school