New Delhi, July 15 -- In a landmark initiative to blend India's rich cultural heritage with digital education, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) collaborated with internationally renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik to launch two online courses on sand art.

The courses, titled "Introduction to Sand Art" and "Principles and Formats of Sand Art," have been specially curated and delivered by Pattnaik. Designed for learners of all age groups and backgrounds, the courses aim to foster creativity, promote Indian visual arts globally, and provide a structured learning path in the field of sand art.

The launch event was held at IGNOU headquarters in New Delhi, in the presence of Prof. Uma Kanjilal, Vice...