Hyderabad, Nov.15 (NSS): Prof. V. Venkata Ramana, Professor, School of Management Studies, at University of Hyderabad (UoH) has been appointed as Member of the Planning Board of Indira Gandhi National Open University for three years from November 12.
The Planning Board of IGNOU is the Apex and Principal body responsible for designing appropriate programs and activities of the University. The members are appointed based on their eminence in different specializations and contributions to the field of Higher Education.
Prof. V. Venkata Ramana served as Dean, School of Management Studies after which he was appointed as Vice Chairman, TGCHE (A Statutory body) of Govt. of Telangana for seven years and also as Vice Chancellor (i/c) of RGUKT, Basar for more than 2 years and recently joined back the UoH after completion of his tenure. He has also earlier been on the Boards of SBH, IIFCL and served on various Committees of UGC/AICTE and also as Expert member of the Committee setup by the Ministry of Defence, Govt of India.
