Jail inmates provided opportunity to pursue PG by IGNOU

Updated on: Thursday, November 15, 2012

IGNOU provided opportunity to pursue postgraduation to some of the desiring prisoners at city's Central Jail thus allowing them to be called "postgraduates". 

IGNOU's regional director P Sivaswaroop had taken an active role in encouraging the authorities to involve prisoners in self improvement tasks. Getting higher education would boost their self confidence and empower them to find their place in society at a later stage, was the belief with which even the jail authorities proceeded with this programme.

Last week, the prisoners were given their final grade sheet and provisional certificate as a way of encouragement. SN Shekdar, jail superintendent, said he was thankful to IGNOU for giving such an opportunity to prisoners totally free of cost. "These are the first postgraduate prisoners in Maharashtra," said Shekdar.

Zilla Parishad CEO Amit Saini encouraged the prisoners to work hard and try to achieve their dream. Sivaswaroop urged the other prisoners to also work towards the goal of achieving academic success during their time in prison. "Those of you who want to continue should look at appearing for the MBA entrance exam. We will provide you with free coaching for the tough MBA exam," Sivaswaroop said.

Saini, said, "You should now join the English and Sociology course at the postgraduate level from IGNOU."

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