It gives us immense pleasure to invite all members of the IGNOU fraternity to attend the 31st Prof. G. Ram Reddy Memorial Lecture, to be held on Thursday, 2nd July 2026, at 11:00 A.M. The details of the programme are provided in the enclosed e-Invitation Card.
The Prof. G. Ram Reddy Memorial Lecture is organized annually in honour of Prof. G. Ram Reddy, the Founder Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU, whose visionary leadership laid the foundation for the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system in India. Over the years, the Memorial Lecture has evolved into one of the University's most prestigious academic events, providing a distinguished platform for eminent scholars, educationists, policymakers and members of the IGNOU fraternity to engage in meaningful discussions on issues of national and academic significance. The lecture also offers an invaluable opportunity to gain insights from the eminent speaker while celebrating the enduring vision, ideals and contributions of Prof. G. Ram Reddy to higher education and the ODL movement.
All faculty members, academic staff, administrative staff and the staff of Regional Centres are cordially invited to participate in this prestigious academic event and make the programme a grand success through their gracious presence and active participation.
All Directors of Schools, Heads of Divisions, Centres, Cells, Units and Regional Directors are requested to circulate the enclosed e-Invitation Card among all faculty members, academic staff and administrative staff under their administrative control and encourage their active participation in this distinguished academic event. We look forward to the enthusiastic participation of the entire IGNOU fraternity. The detailed programme is enclosed herewith, and the link for joining the event, will be shared separately and made available on the IGNOU website.
With warm regards,
Yours sincerely,
(Uma Kanjilal)
