IGNOU inks pact with CISF to offer degree
As part of its Community College Scheme, IGNOU has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to empower 1.3 lakh CISF personnel.
The MoU, signed between U.S. Tolia, Registrar (Admin), and H.V. Chaturvedi, Inspector General, CISF Headquarters, Ministry of Home Affairs, the CISF personnel having Higher Secondary qualifications shall be eligible to enroll in the Bachelor’s Programme in Security Operations from IGNOU.
The Programme consists of 96 credits, with 32 credits on successful completion of basic training at the National Industrial Security Academy (NISA)/Regional Training Centers (RTCs), and 64 credits to be earned in second and third year.
On successful completion of second year (32 credits), the personnel will be awarded an Associate Degree. “Individuals who have not completed 10+2 examination prior to joining CISF will be required to do a Bridge programme of at least one semester of 16 credits, simultaneously along with the registration for Bachelor’s degree,” it added.
“I have observed that a large number of personnel come from rural backgrounds, and this programme will be highly beneficial to them,” said N.R. Das, IPS, Director General (CISF).
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