[smc-discuss] Business Line Opinion piece on SMC and Indic Keyboard

[Anivar Aravind]

In the context of Prime Minister's  speech in Digital India dinner at
Sanjose about  importance content availability in local languages The Hindu
Business Line​ points the importance of  Local Language computing as
well.   This piece by Jinoy Jose Palathingal​ mentions Swathanthra
Malayalam Computing​ and Indic Keyboard.

"The government should take more interest in software localisation, and
recognise and promote communities that undertake such projects.

Today, several developers and volunteers spend precious spare time building
local language computing tools. Some of such initiatives have contributed
significantly. The Indic Keyboard for Android developed by the Swathanthra
Malayalam Computing community is a great example. Currently, it supports 23
languages, including Assamese, Maithili and Sanskrit and more than 50
keyboard layouts. Sadly, the government ignores such efforts. This must
change. The government should show the will to make language computing part
of policy and support communities and companies that can make localisation
a reality. "

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/local-issues/article7716151.ece
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