The launch of satellite channel by IGNOU on 26 th January 2003 for technological education for the growth and development of distance education is: (A) Eklavya channel (B) Gyandarshan channel (C) Rajrishi channel (D) None of these

The launch of satellite channel by IGNOU on 26 th January 2003 for technological education for the growth and development of distance education is: (A) Eklavya channel (B) Gyandarshan channel (C) Rajrishi channel (D) None of these
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Answer: A

Explanation: Eklavya Technology Channel is a distant learning joint initiative between the IIT and IGNOU. It was inaugurated on 26 January 2003. The objective of this Channel is to bring to the audience the actual IIT classrooms virtually at their door steps. It is a channel dedicated to technical education. 
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