Maran for latest translation device in House | Latest News India - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Maran for latest translation device in House

None | ByM Rajendran, New Delhi
Dec 14, 2006 08:14 PM IST

A digital device which allows simultaneous translation is one of the dreams of Dayanidhi Maran, reports M Rajendran.

A digital device which allows simultaneous translation is one of the dreams of Union Communication and IT Minister Dayanidhi Maran. The Speaker utters or writes words in one language, but it reaches the hearer or reader in another.

HT Image
HT Image

This is the ambition and visions for the future of our India that Communications & Information Technology Minister Dayanidhi Maran, Minister has envisioned. Maran informed the Parliamentary Consultative Committee attached to his Ministry, on Thursday.
 
Speaking at a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee attached to his ministry on "Technological Development for Indian Languages", Maran said that in India hundreds of languages were in use of which 22 were recognised as national languages. 

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

Many of the languages had their distinct scripts and literature.  The department of IT has launched a very ambitious Language Technology Mission under which a major initiative has been taken to aggregate Indian language fonts and software tools from various public/private players, incorporate them into user-friendly tools and products and made them available free of cost for public through CDs and web downloads.
 
The Technological Development for Indian Languages (TDIL), Centre for Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and National Informatics Centre (NIC) made presentation to the Members showing various software developed in Indian languages and e-governance initiatives.  

Participating in the discussion, the members appreciated the initiatives taken by the TDIL, C-DAC and NIC and made suggestions for taking the benefits of the products developed in Indian Languages to the masses.

Unveiling Elections 2024: The Big Picture', a fresh segment in HT's talk show 'The Interview with Kumkum Chadha', where leaders across the political spectrum discuss the upcoming general elections. Watch now!

Get Current Updates on India News, Election 2024, Arvind Kejriwal News Live, Bihar Board 10th Result 2024 Live along with Latest News and Top Headlines from India and around the world.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On