International Conference on Distance Learning in Pune
February 24, 2011

The Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Pune held a conference on ‘'Open & Distance Learning As A Key Growth Driver For Socio-Economic Development' on Feb 21-23, aimed at deliberating the use of Information and Communication Technologies to promote learning.

Repro India Ltd was the Platinum Sponsor for the event. The conference saw participation by Shri Rajesh Tope, Minister for Higher & Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra and the Guardian Minister of Jalna, Dr. Vijay Bhatkar,Prof. Asha S. Kanwar and Dr. Susan C. Aldridge, among others.

The world economy is changing rapidly and these changes are impacting the way we do business, earn a living and grow. About 51% of India’s population is less than 25 years old. While this gives India a large demographic advantage, the need of the hour is a thrust on higher education. Distance learning via ICT enables provide education conveniently without any sacrifice in quality. 

Repro, a pioneer in the education market in India, firmly believes in the importance of expanding access to higher education. We have been partnering with publishers worldwide and contributing to their value chain. Our thrust has been on educational books, where we have worked with State Governments on both the domestic and International fronts. We have been awarded several times by Capexil, the export promotion council of the Government of India, for being the largest exporter of books from India. In future, Repro will continue to strive in it’s vision in partnering with publishers of providing quality books to students all over the world.