Minister of Higher Education and Social Justice R. Bindu has said the government aims to provide education to marginalised sections in society.
She was inaugurating the first arts festival of Sreenarayanaguru Open University at Sree Narayana Guru Cultural Complex, Asramam, on Saturday.
“The role of Sreenarayanaguru Open University in offering education to all levels of society is unparalleled. Within a short period of time the university has progressed far with 22,000 students and 28 courses. The university was recently awarded a grant of ₹1 crore by the Ministry of Education, which is a proof of its excellence,” said the Minister, who added that the participation of SGOU will be ensured at the Kerala Inter-University Arts Festival.