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Professor '''M. Aslam''' served as [[Vice Chancellor]] of the [[Indira Gandhi National Open University]].<ref name=indiatvnews /> He  also served as Chairman of [[Distance Education Council]] of [[India ]]<ref name=ignouabout /><ref name=officialweb /> Aslam spent about 26 years as professor at Indira Gandhi National Open University.<ref name=times1>{{cite news | title = M Aslam appointed IGNOU vice-chancellor | date = 20 March 2013 | url = http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-20/news/37871604_1_vice-chancellor-m-aslam-period-of-five-years | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130629123754/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-20/news/37871604_1_vice-chancellor-m-aslam-period-of-five-years | url-status = dead | archive-date = 29 June 2013 | work = [[The Times of India]] | access-date = 2013-05-31}}</ref> He earlier served as Founder Director (Trg) at the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia & the Pacific (CIRDAP ) , based in Dhaka for 8 years between 1981-88. CIRDAP  is a regional,  inter-governmental  and  international  organisation  established  in  1979  by  the  countries of the Asia-Pacific region at  the  initiative of the FAO of the United Nations. Prof. M. Aslam has rich and varied experience both at national and international levels from his 41 years career in:
'''M. Aslam''' is an [[Indian people|Indian]] [[sociologist]]. He served as [[Vice Chancellor]] of the [[Indira Gandhi National Open University]] and Chairman of [[Distance Education Council]] of [[India]].<ref name="indiatvnews" /><ref name=ignouabout /><ref name=officialweb /> He spent about 26 years as professor at Indira Gandhi National Open University.<ref name=times1>{{cite news | title = M Aslam appointed IGNOU vice-chancellor | date = 20 March 2013 | url = http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-20/news/37871604_1_vice-chancellor-m-aslam-period-of-five-years | archive-url = https://archive.today/20130629123754/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-20/news/37871604_1_vice-chancellor-m-aslam-period-of-five-years | url-status = dead | archive-date = 29 June 2013 | work = [[The Times of India]] | access-date = 2013-05-31}}</ref>  
• Multi-Media in Distance Education;
• ICT, Communication and Extension;
• University Administration;
• Rural Development & Panchayti Raj
• Distance & Continuing Education;
• Training Methodology; Training skills; and
• Transactional Analysis 
Dr Aslam served as consultant/Expert to : FAO and UNDP of the United Nations; EDI of the World Bank; Commonwealth Advisory Services, Inc, Philippines; NISTADS; UNESCO; ADB/Price Waterhouse; AARRO; UPSC;  ESCWA of the United Nations; Commonwealth of learning and others. He served as visiting faculty to as many as 20 institutions in India and abroad 
He has authored 8 books and hundreds of papers. One of his books The Challenge of Education and Training’- Strengthening    Existing Systems and Road Ahead’,  Concept Publishing Pvt. Ltd .New Delhi was released  at IIC on 5 June 2013 by Union Human Resource Development Minister, Govt. of India. His another book 2. ‘Panchayat Raj in India’ – published by  National Book  Trust of India New Delhi , 2007 has been also translated by NBT in to 3 languages. (Hindi, Urdu & Tamil).One of his papers on "Training Millions – Pedagogical Challenges for Distance Education" was published in  "Open Learning" Vol. 15 No.3, 2000 , of  UK Open University.
He has visited 35 countries across the world.


== Academic career ==
== Career ==
M.A. in [[Sociology]] with First Division and Second Position.(1973)
Aslam served as a consultant to organizations such as [[FAO]] and [[UNDP]] and as Fellow of the Economic Development Institute of the [[World Bank]]. He served as visiting faculty to institutions in India and abroad. He has authored 8 books and hundreds of papers.<ref name="ignouabout" /><ref name="officialweb" />
M.Phil. in 1975
Ph.D. (Sociology) in 1978.<ref name=ignouabout /><ref name=officialweb />


== Awards ==
* served as visiting faculty to 16 institutions in India and abroad.<ref name=officialweb /><ref name=indiatvnews />
* Fellow of the Economic Development Institute of the [[World Bank]].<ref name=officialweb />
* Distinguished Fellow" The Academy of Grassroots Studies and Research of India (AGRASRI), Tirupati ( 2017- till date)
*COL President’s Award of Excellence at PAN Commonwealth Forum in March, 1999, held in Brunei, Darussalam. 
*SONY International Award (1999
*Professional Excellence Award’ 2007
*‘Best Teaching Practices’ Award conferred on IGNOU at the ‘India Today Aspire Education Summit 2012
*Social Responsibility Award" for his selfless Service to the Society and Mankind by Bharat Nirman on 8 June 2013 at India Habitate Centre, New Delhi.
*" Amity Academic Excellence Award" by  Prof. Nick Petford, Vice Chancellor, The University of Northampton, UK during  INBUSH ERA-16, International Business Summit & Research Conference organized by Amity University during 3-5 February 2016 . 
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Prof.M. Aslam
Vice Chancellor of the Indira Gandhi National Open University[1]
Chairman of Distance Education Council of India.[2]
In office
March, 2013 – July, 2017
Preceded byProf. VRN Rajashekaran Pillai
Succeeded byProf. Nageshwar Rao
vice-chancellor Indira Gandhi National Open University[3]
In office
March 2013[3] – July 2017
Preceded byProf. VRN Rajashekaran Pillai
Succeeded byProf. Nageshwat Rao
Personal details
ProfessionAcademician

M. Aslam is an Indian sociologist. He served as Vice Chancellor of the Indira Gandhi National Open University and Chairman of Distance Education Council of India.[3][1][2] He spent about 26 years as professor at Indira Gandhi National Open University.[4]

Career[edit | edit source]

Aslam served as a consultant to organizations such as FAO and UNDP and as Fellow of the Economic Development Institute of the World Bank. He served as visiting faculty to institutions in India and abroad. He has authored 8 books and hundreds of papers.[1][2]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "IGNOU - Authorities - Vice-Chancellor - Prof M. Aslam". 7 April 2013. Archived from the original on 7 April 2013. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "official website -DISTANCE EDUCATION COUNCIL". DISTANCE EDUCATION COUNCIL. Archived from the original on 20 August 2006. Retrieved 30 May 2013.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Desk, India TV News (20 March 2013). "M. Aslam appointed IGNOU vice-chancellor". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 13 July 2020. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ↑ "M Aslam appointed IGNOU vice-chancellor". The Times of India. 20 March 2013. Retrieved 31 May 2013.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)

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