Mysore/Mysuru: The 2-week Intensive Training Programme on Introduction to Translation at National Translation Mission (NTM), Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru, began at the Preview Theatre of CIIL, Mysuru, recently.

This flagship programme of NTM is taking place under the patronage of Prof. Shailendra Mohan, Director, CIIL, who is also the nodal officer of NTM.

Dr. Tariq Khan, Officer-in-Charge, NTM introduced the objectives of the programme as well as the general aims of the Ministry of Education in setting up the Mission.

He emphasised the need for trained translators making knowledge contents available to all.

Prof. Kamal H. Mehta from the Department of English & Comparative Literary Studies, Saurashtra University, Gujarat was the chief guest. In his address, he pointed out that translation has become a lucrative profession with a lot of openings these days. Professional translators make a comfortable living with this vocation.

Dr. Pankaj Dwivedi, Assistant Director (Administration), CIIL in his presidential remarks urged the participants to utilise this opportunity provided to them.

In all, 68 participants representing 15 States and languages are attending this two-week intensive training. The participants include faculty members, researchers, professional translators, and students from various Universities as well as 9 officials from the Directorate of Official Language, Government of Goa.

This programme is aligned to the implementable goals of NEP 2020. Trainers delivering talks and conducting interactive sessions are experts representing a wide range of domains.

This two-week programme will conclude on July 4.