Port Blair, June 10: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) introduces Masters in Anthropology (MAAN) Programme for the first time in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Anthropology is the study of human beings in time and space.

The programme is based on integrated approach to the subject incorporating insights from physical, social and archaeological anthropology. The thrust is laid on an in-depth understanding involving holistic approach of Anthropology using theoretical and practical techniques. The programme is aimed at developing professional competence of the subject in light of Perceivable Need For Trained Anthropologists In GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS, ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH INSTITUTES, NGO’s, HEALTH SECTORS AND APPLIED SCIENCES. The focus of the programme is to equip the learners to employ anthropological insight to understand and relate contemporary biosocial shift. It provides an opportunity to a large segment of people desirous to understand essence of the subject. Eligibility for Masters in Anthropology (MAAN) students who have done their graduation in any field. For details, visit IGNOU Website- www.ignou.ac.in or contact nearest IGNOU Regional Centre/Study Centre. Prospectus can be obtained from Regional Centre, Port Blair in person for Rs.200/-, or by post by sending a DD of Rs.250/- in favour of IGNOU, New Delhi, to Registrar (Student Registration Division), Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-68.It can be downloaded from the university website www.ignou.ac.in. Last Date for receipt of Applications is 15th June 2013 (without late fee). A communication from IGNOU Regional Centre said.