New Delhi, July 25 -- The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has appointed Prof. Uma Kanjilal as its Vice Chancellor, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first woman to hold this position in the University's history, a release said on Friday.

She has been serving as the Acting Vice Chancellor since July 25, 2024.

With over 36 years of distinguished service in the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system, Prof. Kanjilal brings a wealth of academic leadership, digital innovation, and institutional knowledge to the helm of one of the world's largest open universities.

Before assuming the role of Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kanjilal served as Pro Vice Chancellor (March 2021 - July 2024). Her longstanding associatio...