<p>“This could be a model for many countries in terms of size and services. We are getting empowered by providing such capacity and showing that a university too can undergo such collaborations,” IGNOU vice-chancellor V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai said.<br /><br />According to Air Vice-Marshal Satyendra Kumar, the initiative will reach out to airmen posted anywhere in the country, where they can register themselves for an associate degree online. <br /><br />According to the university, 10 airmen registered themselves in-person after the launch ceremony.<br /><br />Project Akashdeep was launched in December 2010. Under it, all serving airmen can obtain bachelor's degrees within eight to 13 years of their service.</p>
<p>“This could be a model for many countries in terms of size and services. We are getting empowered by providing such capacity and showing that a university too can undergo such collaborations,” IGNOU vice-chancellor V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai said.<br /><br />According to Air Vice-Marshal Satyendra Kumar, the initiative will reach out to airmen posted anywhere in the country, where they can register themselves for an associate degree online. <br /><br />According to the university, 10 airmen registered themselves in-person after the launch ceremony.<br /><br />Project Akashdeep was launched in December 2010. Under it, all serving airmen can obtain bachelor's degrees within eight to 13 years of their service.</p>