Malayalam Computing Campaign

• Thematic framework: Multilingualism and Cyberspace
• Geographical outreach : Local
• Types of project: Capacity-building
  
  
• Beneficiary country: India
  
  
• Main responsible:
  Dr Ajaykumar IAS/ Dr Dinesh Arora IAS
  ICT Campus, Vellayamabalam, Trivandrum
  Trivandrum
  India

Summary of the activities
It is one of the stated objectives of the IT Policy 2007 that Government of Kerala shall promote development of content in local language (Malayalam). This is becoming more relevant in today's scenario where all the segments of the society are utilizing the contents available through internet either for
communication purpose or for information purpose.

Keeping in view that the information can become more accessible if available in the local language, Kerala State IT Mission (under Government of Kerala,India) has started a year long campaign for promotion of Malayalam Computing. This campaign include awarness as well as capacity bulding initative. Campaign will be carried out through Akshaya telecenter network and schools. Special training will be provided to local computer vendors so that they bundle Malayalam software tools. Training programs for public will also be organised.

Main partners
Society for Promotion of Alternate Computing and Employment (SPACE), Akshaya