Now, IGNOU To Offer MBA In Hindi And Odia

NEW DELHI: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched its flagship MBA programme in Hindi and Odia language.

The initiative announced on Monday marks another milestone in the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

One of the key features of the NEP is advocating for multilingual education and democratised learning.

According to a statement from the university, the new language offerings aim to remove linguistic barriers in professional education, especially for students from non-English-speaking backgrounds.

By offering core MBA study materials in Hindi and Odia, will aim to encourage learners to engage with complex business concepts in their mother tongue, increasing both accessibility and comprehension.

E-Kumbh project

This development is part of the E-Kumbh project, a national collaboration between IGNOU and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Through AICTE’s “Anuvadini” AI-powered translation tool, key academic resources have been translated to regional languages, supporting students in a more inclusive manner.

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Speaking at the launch, Dr Abhay Jere, Vice Chairman of AICTE, highlighted the role of artificial intelligence in breaking educational barriers. He said tools like Anuvadini are helping make education “borderless” by enabling real-time, large-scale content localisation.

Prof. Uma Kanjilal, Vice Chancellor of IGNOU, emphasised the university’s goal of ensuring no learner is left behind. She also confirmed plans to expand the MBA offering to 10 more Indian languages, deepening the reach of professional education in regional contexts.