ISLAMABAD, August 17: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) in collaboration with the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, is launching four education TV channels to keep the students informed about educational activities in the remote and far-flung areas of the country. In this regard, anMoU was signed by Additional Secretary (MOFEPT), WaseemAjmal Chaudhary and Registrar, AIOU Raja UmerYounis yesterday.
This MoU includes significant upgradation of facilities and capacities at AIOU to set up and operate 04 satellite TV channels including earth station up-linking equipment and playout server, upgrading studios & postproduction facilities, additional personnel and technical support.
During the ceremony, Minister of Federal Education and Professional Training, RanaTanvir said that the task of providing educational facilities to remote areas has been given to Allama Iqbal Open University. MOFEPT and Higher Education Commission (HEC) will fully support Allama Iqbal Open University in launching these four satellite education television channels with 570 million rupees. PR
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