The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has called for applications for the ‘Best Innovation Award 2024’. Students who are currently enrolled in the University are eligible to apply for the award nomination. The deadline for submitting entries is October 15.
The annual award of the IGNOU was started in 2018 by the National Centre for Innovation in Distance Education (NCIDE) which is given to the top three student innovators. The application format and award
guidelines can be downloaded from the IGNOU Website — ignou.ac.in or accessed at sites.google.com/ignou.ac.in/navrieti/sia-2024.
Students who will win will receive trophies, certificates and cash prizes of Rs 10000, Rs 7000 and Rs 5000 for the top three entries respectively. These shortlisted innovators will gain support and mentorship, including various training opportunities to help them refine their innovations and take them to the next level, claimed the press release.