ଶୁକ୍ରବାର, ଅକ୍ଟୋବର 30, 2015

Odisha Govt. and Odia communication

How Odisha Govt. can promote online Odia communication


It is high time to use Odia language for all official communication in Odisha government sector. Since last one decade, the Unicode Odia has been developed and implemented. So the computer literate persons and administrators should use it for better written and online communication. Please follow the quick reference guide to use Odia typing in computers and so on:
  1. The users must have a genuine OS (Operating System) for the desktop or laptop computers.
  2. It has been seen that most of the computer users in Odisha are using pirated OS version of Windows XP. Windows XP has been declared obsolete by its developer Microsoft Inc. since 8 April 2014. So any of the computer must go for Windows7 or higher version of OS.
  3. Strategically the Govt. sector should go for free and safe OS like Ubuntu (Linux).
  4. Govt of India has developed Unicode typing tools for all scheduled Indian languages including Odia at free of cost. It can be downloaded or collected from the concerned website of TDIL (Technology Development for Indian Languages) i.e. http://ildc.in/langcdinit.html or can be ordered by online registration through the website, else can be contacted via toll free 18002091015.
  5. The free typing tools are specially developed for various versions of OS.
  6. The users should have learned the INSCRIPT keyboard, which is Indian Standard keyboard layout for all Indian languages.
  7. Phonetic keyboard layout may be used by some users who are reluctant to learn the INSCRIPT keyboard. Alternatively you can download desktop typing tool in Odia from Microsoft Bhasha (http://bhashaindia.com/ilit/Oriya.aspx), which would enable you to Predictive Text Typing in Microsoft programs and Windows based programs. This is an amazing tool for everybody.
  8. Alternatively the Windows7 or higher version OS users can get the in-built typing tool with INSCRIPT keyboard layout, by following the "Region and Language - Keyboards and Languages - Change Keyboard - General - Add....." option. So they don't need any other typing tool.
  9. The govt. offices use nic.in or gov.in email Ids, which is developed, provided, and maintained by National Informatics Centre (NIC). So NIC can add a Typing tool plug-in to the email programs for Indic languages. However "desktop typing tool" is the best solution for Indic language communications online.
  10. Much training is not required for Govt officials to make it convenient. Through visual and interactive training methods, relevant users can be able to handle Odia communications.

Contact: 9937353293

ବୁଧବାର, ଅକ୍ଟୋବର 14, 2015

Pathetic English Communication

Imagine what is status of English among professionals in India...

Infosys, Bangalore:
"Since I have to go to my village to sell my land along with my wife, please sanction me one-week leave

Oracle, Bangalore:
From an employee who was performing the "mundan" ceremony of his 10 year old son:
"As I want to shave my son's head , please leave me for two days.."

From H.A.L. Administration Dept:
"As my mother-in-law has expired and I am only one responsible for it please grant me 10 days leave.

Another employee applied for half-day leave as follows:
"Since I've to go to give A leave letter:" I am suffering from fever, please declare one-day holiday."

A leave letter to a headmaster:
"As I am studying in this school I am suffering from headache. I request you to leave me today"

Another letter written to a headmaster:
"As my headache is paining , please grant me leave for the day."

Covering note:
"I am enclosed herewith..."

Another one:
"Dear Sir: with reference to the above , please refer to my bottom..."

Actual application for leave:
"My wife is suffering from sickness and as I am her only husband at home I may be granted leave".

Letter writing:
"I am well here and hope you are also in the same well."