ENCOURAGING HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING (ODL): Some Aspects

Higher Education system of a country enhances the human resources potential and
gives the country the right niche in global scenario. Due to wide scattered and over
whelming population and an increasing demand, it is not possible for country like
India to provide higher education to all who really need through formal mode.
Open and Distance Learning (ODL) is one of the best alternatives to satisfy the
growing demand for education of a variety of learners. The present writing deals
with the role of ODL in the promotion of higher education in India.