Recent developments in Information Technology (IT) and the commercialization of the Internet have generated new opportunities for the delivery of education and allowed many higher-education institutions to bring their resources closer to a broad base of potential users.

Distance learning programmes have shown tremendous growth during the last few decades due to its unique feature of being and user’s friendly system. It has three advantages –increased access, better learning and inexpensive.  Moreover innovation in ICT and the need for quality education have increased pressure on DLPs

IEC is exploring the types of higher-education institutions and degree programs that are more suited to utilize the new opportunities enabled by IT. In particular, it is focusing on the appropriate hybrid model—part online, part traditional—that best serves the interests of an institution. 

Preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school teachers play a vital role in the development of children. What children learn and experience during their early years can shape their views of themselves and the world and can affect their later success or failure in school, work, and their personal lives.

At present out of total urban target base of 19m children, 2-2.5% are enrolled. The market is extremely fragmented, with largest chain comprising just 550 schools, less than 4% of the total market potential for 15000 pre schools in India.