India, Nov. 21 -- IGNOU launches CII Career Edge Academy: The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched the CII Career Edge Academy on the occasion of its 40th Foundation Day, marking a key move to strengthen industry-linked skill development for learners across India. The launch took place at IGNOU Headquarters in the presence of Prof Peter Scott, President & CEO of the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), Prof Uma Kanjilal, Vice Chancellor of IGNOU, and Mr Saurabh Roy Chaudhry, Executive Director at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

Senior university officials, faculty members and invited guests were also part of the foundation day event.

The new Academy aims to offer industry-aligned training programmes, practi...