Evaluation of Plan Schemes of the Department of Official Language

Similarly, greater utilization of MANTRA is possible by incorporating it as a
part of the DOL’s Translation courses. As stated earlier, our perception is
that getting started and using MANTRA may require some handholding.
The C-DAC may also like to explore how the software can be made easier
to start and use. Official translators need have no fear of redundancy; the
software will be an aid to them and speed up their output. The dictation
software could also be integrated in the courses for typing and shorthand.
Officials/ employees could also be encouraged to use SHRUTLEKHAN for
independent work. This may need new courses. The software may be
found to be particularly useful by Hindi officers and others engaged in
similar work.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The development of Indian languages software fulfills a significant
national requirement. Since progress in this area has been substantial
and according to schedule, the DOL should continue with this
programme with the help of C-DAC. Collaboration with other software
developers, either through C-DAC or otherwise needs to be explored.
Greater emphasis needs to be put on increasing the usage of the
Language Application Tools during the Eleventh Plan. Integrating
these tools with existing DOL courses and also launching new
courses can do this. LILA, for example should be a part of all the
Hindi Teaching programmes of the DOL whereas MANTRA should be
integrated with the translation courses. SHRUTLEKHAN should be
taught to Hindi officers through new courses and should also be
integrated with the existing typing and stenography courses. To
enable such integration to take place, the trainers must first be trained
for the purpose.
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