Prof. C. N. R. Rao, Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Committee to the Prime Minister and a well known scientist shall inaugurate the conference who will address nearly 250 chosen children from schools on Chemistry education on 'Glorious past and Exciting Future.'  India's topmost Chemical Engineer Professor M. M. Sharma will also address the Chemists on "Milestones in Chemical Industry'

Strengthen the development of the National Resource Centre as a proactive role model for high-quality and learner-centric Open and Distance Learning system.

Share professional capabilities and resources to improve standards of distance education in the country.

Periodically assess and accredit institutions of Open and Distance Learning to promote centres of excellence in the country.

Develop networks, using emerging technologies and methods, with global reach for effective programme delivery.

Provide an intelligent and flexible system of education to meet the challenges of access and equity, and work towards development of a knowledge society.

Forge convergence of all systems and work for seamless education across national boundaries to develop global collaboration and partnership.

Take education to the hitherto unreached and promote community participation for local development through life-coping skills.

Provide specific need-based education and training opportunities for continuous professional development and skill upgradation to in-service professionals.

Strive towards continuous development of methods and strategies for research and development for generation of knowledge in frontier areas, including Open and Distance Learning.