13.30 Innovation and R & D The ODL System has been able to attain efficiency of skills and faster growth rate on account of the constant search for news and application of innovations whether in content development or the learner support system. To nurture and foster the sprit of innovation, the IGNOU has setup a National Centre for Innovation in Distance Education which is dedicated to the documentation, identification and application of innovations in all sphere of DE activities. Based on feed-forward research on emerging needs of the learners, ODL System needs to constantly search for innovative solution for cost efficient, high quality education provision to the vast multitudes of the learners. It is proposed that financial allocation be provided for innovation, research and development in the ODL System.
