Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is the key enable and a vital component of the new knowledge based economy an information revolution. There is need to ensure that the benefit of the ICT percolate to all the different socio-economic strata and to the grass roost of the rural Bengal. With poor existing infrastructure in the rural areas, delivery of services of essential requirements becomes a difficult task.
Concept of VKC: The village Knowledge Centre is a place to render distant services from a single window point to rural masses especially in remote areas of the state through modern Information and Communication Technology. The purpose of setting up of a VKC is to bring access to a range of services, content and information to people living in remote villages or areas which do not provide such access otherwise.
Objective: The Village Knowledge Centers are expected to be a source of empowerment for villagers, and centres that will open up a new world that will increase the self-esteem of people in villages. The VKC programme is meant for reaching the benefits of the Information Technology directly to the communities at the grass root level for promoting single window delivery of need-based services relating to the life cycle needs of rural population, viz. rain water harvesting, nutritional information including primary processing of fruits and vegetables, rural sanitation, preventive and curative aspects of health and hygiene , skill development and linkage with market requirements and demands, capacity building among village based organizations and people or on any issue that the rural communities would desire. In other words the VKC will be able to
Bridge the gap between the village and the rest of the world
Expose local students to the best educational infrastructure
Motivate farmers and address agricultural issues professionally
Provide medical infrastructure to the village through telemedicine
Create avenues for income generation for women through vocational training
Empower youth and increase their productivity through enhanced livelihood possibilities
Provide better employmentopportunity
Provide online support of better marketing of rural produce.
The School of Vocational Studies, NSOU introduce an e-governance initiative to reach the un-reached, un-served and underserved areas more effectively by using the high-tech Information and Communication Technology (ICT) through the University’s partner Institutes(PIs) by setting up Village Knowledge Centre (VKC).
Presently, The students are getting the benefits of Village Knowledge Centre free of cost at the following study centres:
Devi Vidiyaniketan, Plassey, Nadia.
Nari Siksha Samity, Jhargram.
Pranavananda Institute of Management & Technology, Diamond Harbour, 24 Parganas (S).
Anjali Social Welfare Research Foundation, Panskura, Purba Medinipur.
The University is also planning to introduce more VKCs in the remote areas for the benefit of its students.
Shanti Devi Vidyaniketan, Nadia
Pranavananda Institute of Technology & Management, Diamond Harbor
Nari Siksha Samity, Jhargram
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03.11.2022:Revised Allotment of Laboratory Counselling-cum-Evaluation Session - Nov-Dec, 2022......Detail
21.10.2022 :Virtual Orientation Programme for UG (HMT) students appearing for Laboratory Counselling and Evaluation Session-2022 in paper CC-MT-06. Banner | Notice | ZOOM Link
02.12.2022:Notice for download of Assignment Submission Slip for PG Term-End Examination, June-2022 / Dec-2022.......Detail
18.11.2022:Notice for 3rd Phase Examination Form submission through Online for PG TEE, June-2022/Dec-2022.......Detail
16.11.2022 :Form Fillup Circular for ADJMC (1 Year Course) and PGDJMC (1 Year Course), TEE December-2022. Detail | Exam Form
14.11.2022 :Circular for ADPR Theory & Practical Term-End Examination December 2022. Detail | Exam Form
14.11.2022 :Circular for ADEL Theory & Practical Term-End Examination December 2022. Detail | Exam Form
11.11.2022:REVISED Circular for Filling up Exam Form for TEE Dec. 2022 under School of Vocational Studies......Detail
09.11.2022:Circular for Filling up Examination Form for Term End Examination Dec. 2022 under School of Vocational Studies......Detail
07.11.2022:Notice for download of Challan for BDP, UGDP(CBCS), ADEL, ADPR, PGDJMC/ADJMC, B.Ed. & M.Ed. Online Term-End Examination......Detail
03.11.2022:Revised Allotment of Laboratory Counselling-cum-Evaluation Session - Nov-Dec, 2022......Detail
21.10.2022 :Virtual Orientation Programme for UG (HMT) students appearing for Laboratory Counselling and Evaluation Session-2022 in paper CC-MT-06. Banner | Notice | ZOOM Link
29.11.2022 :ADMISSION: Admission to the 2nd Cycle of Extended Counselling Sessions/SLP on Social Sciences for Competitive Exams. Detail | Registration Link
21.11.2022 :ADMISSION: Admission to Short-term Training Programme on Introduction to Travel & Tourism Management. Admission Notice | Registration Link
21.11.2022 :ADMISSION: Admission to Short-term Training Programme, January 2023 session, under CLL. Admission Notice | Admission Form
17.11.2022 :ADMISSION: Admission to Blended Vocational Education and Training (VET) Programme, January 2023 session, under the School of Vocational Studies. Admission Notice | Admission Form
14.11.2022 :ADMISSION: Admission to Short Term Self-Financed Training Programme on "Folklore Studies in the Digital Age (2nd Cycle)". Notice | Brochure | Registration Link
18.10.2022 :Notice for Result of M.Ed. Special Education Term End Examination December 2021 & June 2022.....Detail
18.10.2022 :Notice for Result of BDP Online Term-End Examination Dec-2021 & June-2022......Detail
18.10.2022 :Notice for Result of Advance Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication [ADJMC] for Online Term End Examination December 2021......Detail
18.10.2022 :Notice for Result of Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication [PGDJMC] for Online Term End Examination June 2021 / December 2021......Detail
18.10.2022 :Notice for Result of B.Ed. Special Education (M.R./H.I./V.I.) - ODL - Term End Examination December 2021 & June 2022......Detail
18.10.2022 :Notice for Result of 1 Year ADEL for Online Theory & Practical TEE December 2021.....Detail
18.10.2022 :Notice for Result of 1 Year ADPR for Online Theory & Practical TEE December 2021.....Detail
12.05.2021 :Result of BDP Term End Examination DEC-19 & JUNE-20.....Detail
14.01.2021 :General Instruction for 1st Round of Counseling/Seat Allotment Process for PG Geography and Zoology, Session January 2021.....Detail
14.01.2021 :Provisional 1st Merit List of Post Graduate Geography and Zoology Courses, Session January 2021.....Detail
05.01.2021 :Result of 2 Years Advance Diploma Programme in Tailoring & Dress Designing Course for the Term End Exam June 2020.....Detail
05.01.2021 :Result of 2 Years Post Graduate Diploma Course in Needle Work and Knitting for the Term End Examination June 2020.....Detail
29.11.2022:One-Day Seminar on "Significance of internship programme in professional courses with a reference to Library and Information Science"......Detail
29.11.2022:Observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Flayer | Programme Schedule
23.11.2022:One-Day Training Programme for Learners on "Use of Online Resources and Online Public Access Catalogue"......Detail
21.11.2022:One day Outreach Programme-cum-Seminar on
"Commerce Education through ODL Mode: Emerging Trend in the Light of NEP 2020". Detail | Registration Link
21.11.2022:One-Day National Seminar on "Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)" (Call for Paper)......Detail
18.11.2022:Online Training Programme for Learners on "Use of Online Resources and Online Public Access Catalogue"......Detail
16.11.2022:Awareness programme on Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) (Blended mode). Detail | ZOOM Link
14.11.2022:One-Day Focus Group Discussion on 'Blended Learning Ecosystem'......Detail
21.10.2022:e-Tender notice for "Laboratory Furnitures to Bio-diversity Work Station" for the School of Sciences, Jalpaiguri Regional Centre, NSOU......Detail
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