Islamabad, August 17, 2022 (PPI-OT):Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFEPT) and Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) signed a contract on Wednesday for broadcasting and development of distance learning content which also includes up gradation of facilities and capacities at AIOU.

This up gradation will enable AIOU to set up and operate 04 satellite educational TV channels along with streaming of digital content through Internet. Minister of Federal Education and Professional Training, Rana Tanveer Hussain was the Chief Guest at the occasion.

Federal Secretary-MOFEPT, Aamir Ashraf Khawaja also attended the event. Contract was signed by Additional Secretary (MOFEPT), Waseem Ajmal Chaudhary and Registrar-AIOU, Maj. Raja Umer Younis. Chairman-HEC, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed and Vice Chancellor-AIOU, Prof. Dr. Zia-ul-Qayyum were also present at the occasion.

Through this initiative, MoFEPT is endeavouring to strengthen and sustain Teleschool by enhancing the existing capacity of AIOU to develop and broadcast distance learning content. The contract includes significant up gradation of facilities and capacities at AIOU to set up and operate 04 satellite TV channels including earth station up-linking equipment and play out server, upgrading studios and postproduction facilities, additional personnel and technical support.

During the ceremony, Rana Tanveer Hussain, Federal Minister of Education and Professional Training said, “The agreement with AIOU is a significant milestone for adoption of modern practices in the era of digitalization. Such steps will enable us to introduce contemporary techniques of learning in our education system.

Also, these futuristic projects by the Government will ensure that our young generation gets access to the best facilities in the education sector. Moreover, we will ensure that a fast-paced implementation of this initiative takes place. We will also continue to carryout activities for betterment of our children.

Especially those who do not have access to physical education, which will lead to progress and prosperity of the country.” Speaking at the occasion, Waseem Ajmal Chaudhary, Additional Secretary MOFEPT said “This initiative will develop a sustainable and technology-based system of distance learning in Pakistan.

One of the highlights of the project is that it will enable MoFEPT to provide remote education not only to enrolled students but also to out of school children around the country. With such innovative approach, this agreement is certainly going to pave the way for socio-economic development of the people of Pakistan”. Sharing his views at the event, Prof. Dr. Zia-ul-Qayyum said “AIOU is carrying out distance learning educational activities since 1974 and considered a benchmark in this field.

We also have one of the biggest teachers’ training programmes. We are extremely grateful to MoFEPT and with their patronage we will make full utilization of the outreach already available to us.” Senior officials from MOFEPT and AIOU also attended the ceremony.

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