The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has started its admission process for three online courses on sustainable sciences, a statement said today. Admissions are open for - Leadership Programme on Nutrition Security and Sustainable Development, Appreciation Programme on Sustainable Management of Ganga - A Scientific Approach and Leadership Programme on Himalayan Ecosystems for May 2012 session. "The objective of these programmes is to sensitize policy makers, administrators, scientists and other stakeholders in the emerging discipline of sustainability science," said the statement. "The aspirants must be graduates in any subject," it added.
As per IGNOU, the courses offer a complete virtual learning environment covering all activities, from registration to certification. "It consists of integrated multimedia courseware, online counselling and mentoring, 24x7 learner support, group-based online seminar, online project platform and online examination," said the statement.



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