Invitation for "Language Computing Seminar" at C-DAC (formerly NCST) Mumbai

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Language Computing Seminar

 On

Self-reliant e-governance in Indian languages
by

Dr. G. Nagarjuna

Chairman, Free Software Foundation of India and
Scientist at Homi Bhaba Centre for Science Education,

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
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Abstract

The talk will focus on how to achieve self-reliant
e-governance, and what policy changes do we have to
bring in for this purpose.  Keeping in mind that only
about 5% of Indian population can manage with English
speaking computers, the need for e-governance, by
default, in a multi-lingual system is clearer than day
light and no additional argument is required.  Since
public documents must live for eternity, the need of
open standards for e-governance will be underlined. 
If these values of self-reliance in information
technology and local language computing with open
standards are to be followed in letter and spirit,
then it is mandatory that Governments must legislate
the use of Swatantra Software and open standards.

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Dr. G. Nagarjuna

M.Sc. Biology, M.A. Philosophy, Ph.D. Philosophy of
Science.

His areas of Interest : nature of knowledge
(epistemology, knowledge organization, biological
roots of cognition, and education), nature of life and
evolution. This interest is executed in the respective
domains: Information Technology, History and
Philosophy of Science, and Biology Education. The
social, economic and political aspects of information
technology. 

 
For more details and registration visit:
www.janabhaaratii.org.in or send email to
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Date :      Fri, 29th September 2006

Venue:    Lecture Theatre, Centre for Development of
Advanced Computing , CDAC (formerly NCST), Gulmohar
Cross Road No.9, Juhu, Mumbai 400 049,
Tel:022-26201606/574, www.cdacmumbai.in

Time: 1530 hrs - 1700 hrs

Organised by: janabhaaratii project, Language
Computing Group, CDAC Mumbai
***All are invited to attend***                       
      
***No Registration Fee  ***

Looking forward to see you all in person.

Regards

Priti Patil
janabhaaratii
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
(Formerly NCST)
8th Floor, Air India Building,
Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021.
India.
Telephone: +91 22 2202 4641, +91 22 2283 6924
Fax: +91 22 2204 9573
Website: www.cdacmumbai.in, www.janabhaaratii.org.in

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