Bhubaneswar: The presentation of Odia language and literature in an error-free manner on digital platforms is crucial and need of the hour, noted senior officials of the Odia Language, Literature, and Culture department at a meeting held in Bhubaneswar on Monday.
During the meeting with Google India, the officials noted that accurate translation of Odia to English and vice versa over online platforms is essential.
Principal Secretary Bishnupada Sethi said that when digital platforms and social media have become key mediums for communication and information exchange, availability of error-free information in Odia language on various search engines and social media remains a challenge, causing difficulties for Odia users, a report on The New Indian Express stated.
Sethi emphasised the importance of using precise and error-free Odia to help connect Odia speakers worldwide. The development of Odia language capabilities in artificial intelligence models was also highlighted.
The meeting focused on how Odia users around the world can seamlessly access information in their native language and express themselves clearly on these platforms.
The department discussed ways to ensure the correct representation of Odia on digital platforms, accurately translating information from English to Odia, and standardising the Odia script font, in collaboration with Google India officials, the TNIE report stated.
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