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Conference Jammu, India - 27th April 2007

SAF Regional Cooperation Seminars - Jammu University

Despite the oppressively hot summer weather, Jammu University’s campus is a treat for the eyes; it has a beautiful campus. Mr. Kuljeet Singh, Coordinator of the SAF programme, organized a seminar on Regional Cooperation, the Dean Academic, Prof. P.S. Sehgal and the Director of Distance Learning, Dr. O.S. Sudan, drew heavily from the SASIA Story.

Conference Srinagar, India - 25th April 2007

SAF Regional Cooperation Seminars - Kashmir University

Headed by Dr. Shafiqa Parveen, Kashmir University’s Distance Learning Department organized the SAF Madanjeet Singh Individual Scholarships cheque distribution ceremony / Regional Cooperation Seminar on April 25, 2007. An introduction was given about SAARC, its members, and of course, the South Asia Foundation.

In the media Kashmir University - 25th April 2007

SAF-Madanjeet Singh Scholarship Programme

Conference Chennai, India - 20th April 2007

SAF Regional Cooperation Seminars - Tamil Nadu Open University

I was most impressed with TNOU. With minimal, yet extremely proactive staff, the University runs a very tight shift; both the scholarship allotment process and the seminar were very well organized.

Conference Mysore, India - 18th April 2007

SAF Regional Cooperation Seminars - Karnataka State Open University

KSOU is one of the largest distance learning institutions that SAF – India has worked with; it also has a beautiful, sprawling campus. I was told by University officials that, as third party funding from institutions like the Distance Education Council and State Government is limited, all infrastructure and personnel related expenses are paid directly from the fees collected by the students – which is why the SAF Scholarship programme is helpful.