In July 2025, Professor S. Arumugam, Vice Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU), visited the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) in New Delhi to strengthen institutional linkages with national skilling initiatives. During this official visit, he also made a courtesy call to the COL-CEMCA office.

 

Professor Arumugam was warmly received by Dr B. Shadrach, Director, COL-CEMCA. The meeting offered an excellent opportunity for both leaders to exchange ideas on advancing their shared vision of technology-enabled, skill-integrated open and distance learning. Discussions centred around potential areas of collaboration, including micro-credentials, employability-focused curriculum design, and inclusive digital learning strategies aligned with the NEP 2020.

 

The visit underscored the commitment of both institutions to co-develop impactful, learner-centric solutions that bridge academic learning with workforce readiness.