Question : CHANGE IN SYLLABUS BY IGNOU

(a) whether Government is aware that Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) had made mid-session changes in the syllabus of Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) or BAPC programme;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto;

(c) the details of students affected, number of complaints received and remedial measures taken to help the affected students of BA (Psychology) programme;

(d) whether the students of IGNOU are not getting their study material and assignments on time;

(e) if so, the reasons therefor;

(f) whether the Government is aware that the Delhi-2 (Rajghat) Regional Centre of the IGNOU is facing serious irregularities and mischievous activists which results unnecessary harassment to the students ;

(g) if so, the details thereof; and

(h) the number of complaints received against the Delhi-2 (Rajghat) Regional Centre of IGNOU and the action taken/being taken by the Government in his regard?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (DR. D. PURANDESWARI)

(a) As per information furnished by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), there has not been any mid-session changes in the syllabus of B.A. Psychology or BAPC Programme.

(b & c) In view of the (a), do not arise.

(d) No sir. To ensure the timely receipt of the study material and assignments, IGNOU has already decentralized the distribution of study material to its students through respective Regional Centres, since July 2008. In addition, the assignments are also uploaded on IGNOU’s website i.e. www.ignou.ac.in to facilitate the students.

(e) In view of the (d), does not arise.

(f) to (h) As per the information furnished by IGNOU, only one complaint was received against the then Regional Director of Delhi- 2 (Rajghat) Regional Centre of the IGNOU. The complaint has been referred to the Chief Vigilance Officer of the University and the enquiry in the matter is in progress.