A software unit developed to make use of Odia easy in the Odisha Secretariat Workflow Automation System (OSWAS) would be linked to the Microsoft Office software for the purpose soon.
It was revealed at a review meeting on the progress of use of Odia language in Government offices held under chairmanship of Chief Secretary AP Padhi at the State Secretariat on Wednesday.
The Chief Secretary advised officials to send the software to all departments for primary tests. Once, the software is tested effective, it would be linked to the Microsoft Office software so the Odia use in Government files and documents would be widened.
The Chief Secretary also directed the Culture Department to take steps for holing book fairs in all districts for promotion of Odia language and literature.
It was revealed that the Government has waived fees for students studying Odia in colleges and universities. It was decided to increase PhD seats in various universities as per the demand.
Reviews were conducted on implementation of “Byasakabi Fakir Mohan Chhatrabruti”, steps for translation of Odia books into other Indian languages, establishment of librarias in all high schools, publication of bi-lingual Odia books for Non Resident Odias (NROs), observance of birthday of Atibadi Jagannath Das at his native village and renovation of Satalahiri Mutt approved by the State Cabinet earlier.
Among others, GA Department Principal Secretary Ashok Kumar Meena, I and PR Principal Secreary Surendra Kumar, School and Mass Education Department Principal Secretary Pradipta Kumar Mohapatra and Culture Department Secretary Manoranjan Panigrahi were present.