Address:INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
DR. HARISINGH GOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA, SAGAR (M.P.) 470 003 ,India.
Phones :+91-07582 - 265055
FAX :+91-07582 - 265055
Email: dcchsgvv@sancharnet.in
Website: http://www.idesagaruniv.com

A Brief Profile:The Institute of Distance Education was established by Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya Sagar (M.P.) on 9th July 1997. Previously it was named as the Department of Correspondence Courses but later on it was renamed as the Institute of Distance Education in 2000. Prof. H.S. Sengar, the retired Head, Department of Library and Information Science of the University was the Founder Director. Since its inception the Institute has been playing a prominent role in the promotion of higher education through distance mode.

The main objective of the Institute is to provide opportunities to the younger generation and particularly to such persons who are willing to enhance their educational qualifications without disturbing their present employment or to such other persons who could not join regular courses due to their personal and economic reasons.

The Institute is also providing opportunities to younger generation to undertake some professional and job-oriented courses for development of their professional expertise and skills, enabling them to seek better employment opportunities. The Institute is conducting 14 academic programmes as per norms and guidelines prescribed by the Distance Education Council (IGNOU).

Aims and Objectives of the Institute :
The Institute is seriously involved in achieving the following aims and objectives :

1. To provide an opportunity for education to all aspirants including those in service, women, adults and handicapped persons from remote places.
2. To allow self-paced learning.
3. To provide innovative and flexible education.
4. To provide reading materials that are self-explanatory, user friendly and appropriate for the target group.
5. To provide opportunity for a number of diverse courses - Professional, Technical, Vocational and General.