INDIAN TRANSLATORS MEET CONCLUDES WITH GRAND SUCCESS
Indian Translators
Meet 2005, New Delhi, 17th
Sept, 2005
The Indian Translators Meet 2005, New Delhi, 17th Sept,
2005 evoked keen interest and the presence of language
associates from different parts of India which includes representatives of country?s premier language service providers, very senior Government officials, senior faculties from Universities, senior delegates from MNCs and
established-emerging
freelance translators-interpreters
is a testimony to the importance attached to it
The Chief-guest Mr. R. Viswanathan, Head, Latin American Division. Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India was eloquent in his speech. He stressed on the need to constantly upgrade
translators skills and adapt to
ever-changing technology and translation tools. He advised Indian Translators community to come forward in favor of making translation
activity a recognized profession.
In addition,
the speech by Dr. Anil Dhingra from Jawaharlal Nehru University and the presentations made on the use of
software for harnessing the
necessary technologies for bringing in qualitative improvement and increasing the efficiency level of the translators,
the scientific method of managing ones
accounts with respect to taxation
and availing certain benefits, the problems being faced by the translators community in India as on date and
how we can address them and finally
the steps being taken for formation
of ?Indian Translators Association? was the hallmark of this Meet.
The proposed Indian Translators Association shall unite the wide-spread translators-interpreters community (presently unorganized) to a common platform
where one can address common issues for betterment
of the industry which has the potential to bring in commercial
benefits including foreign exchange earning for the country besides exhibiting to the outside world that there
is an association for the translators and interpreters in India in the same way it
is prevailing in the US, Europe
and some other developed countries that provide ?Accreditation? as a mark of certain
level of quality to the translator. It is pertinent to note here that ?Accreditation?
is a bench-mark for certain quality
and increases the comfort level of
any client seeking services of language professionals,
and ultimately, this will have a wide ranging ramification
for the practicing linguists in enhancing their credibility which will help in their growth as well.? However, the establishment of such an
Association requires addressing of certain
key issues for continued progress.
During presentation of a draft proposal
on Indian Translators Association by the Convenor Mr.
Ravi Kumar there were very useful exchange
of ideas and discussions on the type of membership, formation formalities, contributions, grading, etc which will help for moving
forward in the right direction.
Microsoft exhibited
its premier productivity programs suite, Microsoft Office 2003, fully
configured in Indian languages, as a toolkit to facilitate the work requirements of the modern translator.? Adequate emphasis was given for
the future of Indian languages and the services extended in Indian languages by the translations industry. It is of prime importance of any
such venture to focus attention
on home grounds first. The protocols and vision necessary for the propagation of Indian-language
services to fully develop the local market potential to the fullest is a necessity and has social-relevance.
In all, the Indian Translators Meet 2005 has turned out to be milestone in uniting translators and interpreters community in India and has instilled a sense of togetherness in them and a desire
to form an
Association, the Indian Translators Association.
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http://www.bhashaindia.com/Patrons/events/TranslatorsMeetIssues.aspx
http://www.bhashaindia.com/Patrons/events/ForgingRelationships.aspx
http://www.bhashaindia.com/Patrons/SuccessStories/RaviKumar.aspx