Vikaspedia
 The logo for Vikaspedia | |
Type of site | Information and Knowledge Portal |
|---|---|
| Owner | Government of India |
| URL | vikaspedia |
| Launched | 18 February 2014[1] |
Vikaspedia is an online information guide launched by the Government of India.[2][3] The website established by Department of Electronics and Information Technology, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, is built as a portal for the social sectors, is present in 5 languages, English, Assamese, Telugu, Hindi and Marathi.[4]
It was started on 18 February 2014 and currently has information in the sectors of health, agriculture, education, social welfare, energy and e-governance.[5] The name of the portal is a portmanteau of the words Vikas (Hindi for "Development") and encyclopedia. The uniqueness of the portal is providing information in local languages in all 6 verticals.
References
- ^ "Indian government launches Vikaspedia". Techinasia. 19 February 2014. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
- ^ "Government launches Vikaspedia as online information guide". DNA. 18 February 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
- ^ "Government launches Vikaspedia, website for local content development tools". NDTV. 18 February 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
- ^ "Govt launches Vikaspedia as online information guide". Livemint. 18 February 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
- ^ "Government launches online information guide Vikaspedia". Times of India. 18 February 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
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