25-08-2026 : Governor launched the “Mukt Gyan Kosh”, developed by Uttarakhand Open University, at Lok Bhavan.
Lok Bhavan Uttarakhand-Information Wing
Press Note
A Significant Initiative to Provide Quality Educational Resources to Students in Remote Areas
Lok Bhavan Dehradun 25 August, 2026
Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.) on Tuesday launched the “Mukt Gyan Kosh”, developed by Uttarakhand Open University, at Lok Bhavan. On the occasion, he congratulated the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Naveen Chandra Lohani, and the entire team for this important initiative. He said that “Mukt Gyan Kosh” is not merely a digital platform, but an important step towards making knowledge a source of social empowerment and nation-building.
“Mukt Gyan Kosh” is a digital educational platform developed by Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani. Its objective is to provide students, teachers, and researchers with useful study and research material at a single location. Along with the university’s e-books and other study materials, the platform also provides access to resources from reliable academic sources in India and abroad.
The platform includes educational materials, research work by faculty members, research papers, research-related data, theses, and knowledge resources related to the university. It also enables users to search for other open educational resources from across India and the world. In this way, it serves as a comprehensive digital platform for students and researchers to study, conduct research, and access new information.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor said that given Uttarakhand’s geographical conditions, the usefulness of “Mukt Gyan Kosh” becomes even greater. Many students in the state live in mountainous and remote areas. Making quality educational resources available digitally in every village and household is therefore an important step towards ensuring equal opportunities. He said, “There may be distance in the mountains, but there should be no distance in access to knowledge.”
The Governor said that greater access to knowledge will expand opportunities, and opportunities will provide talented individuals with pathways to progress. The development of such talent will give new momentum to Uttarakhand’s journey of development. He said that the creation of a developed India will depend on knowledgeable, skilled, responsible, and people of strong character. Every investment in education is an investment in the nation’s future, and knowledge not only strengthens the confidence of young people but also accelerates the country’s development journey.
On the occasion, Additional Secretary to the Governor, Smt. Reena Joshi; Vice-Chancellor of Uttarakhand Open University, Prof. Naveen Chandra Lohani; Registrar, Shri Khemraj Bhatt; Director, School of Computer Science and IT, Uttarakhand Open University, Prof. Jitendra Pandey; Director, School of Vocational Studies, Uttarakhand Open University, Prof. Ashutosh Kumar Bhatt; and Director, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Uttarakhand Open University, Prof. Rakesh Rayal, among others, were present.
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