There should be computer language in Odia for development and propagation of Odia, said the speakers on the third day of the National language Conference here on Sunday. The new computer technology has changed the human civilisation and influenced the lifestyle and society. But in computers, Odia language is yet to be used, the speakers said at the conference at the OUAT, jointly organised by the Institute of Odia Studies and Research and the Utkal University.
A seminar on the topic ‘Use of Odia language in computers’ was held on the occasion.
Utkal University VC Prof Ashok Das said all the organisations should focus on the issue of computer language in Odia.
Odisha Khadi and Village Industries Board President Tejeswar Parida said computer can solve the unsolved and extremely difficult problems of a common man. But language is the only barrier to it, he added.
Software engineers, who are designing Odia software, and computer scientists of America, Singapore, Chennai and Hyderabad and research scholars of various universities gave their opinions on the subject. A total of 24 articles were presented.