I am privileged to be the Director of Institute of Distance education (IDE) of the Kalinga University, Raipur that persists for the noble cause of providing educational opportunities to the masses. The institution has a legacy of providing relevant education in conformation with the contemporary needs and vitalities affirming quality and excellence. The University has always been at the forefront providing opportunities for those aspirants who endure to learn amidst life situations that impede them to take up regular mode of learning. The Institute of Distance Education of Kalinga University has always been at the forefront to meet the educational needs of the young aspirants including the marginalized and the excluded youth, which gave the impetus to render the best service by this educational institution. At this juncture, I congratulate those aspirants who have already succeeded in transforming their lives through distance learning and invite more aspirants who have the quest for knowledge and success to build up a promising future. I affirm with full confidence that every experience of learning through distance mode from this University will be outstanding ensuring global standards.