MUMBAI: IGNOU has relaunched Gyan Darshan, its educational broadcast channel, which is said to be a major step in implementing education through electronic media. The channel was launched through webcasting along with Ignou's Electronic Media Production Centre (EMPC) page on Facebook.

IGNOU's programmes will be available on the mobile phones too. The channel's content will also serve the Indian diasporas globally, also enlightening them with contemporary achievements of India.

EMPC initiatives will also help IGNOU's study centres in West Asia (Middle-East) and African countries to enhance the learning processes of the foreign students.

IGNOU has started Gyan Vani interactive radio counselling programmes already through both, webcasting and broadcasts.

Gyan Darshan was operating well until June, 2014, as a significant channel for educational programmes but was closed by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to help its migration to GSAT-10.

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) vice-chancellor Prof Ravindra Kumar, while launching the webcast, said that they were digital and open university -- closing the chasm between Ignou and the learners.

EMPC director Prof Kapil Kumar said the platform would be used as a promotional tool India's cultural awareness and empowerment on a variety of issues and challenges related to societal development, environment and cultural heritage, etc.