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Kanaja

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Kanaja
ಕಣಜ
Type of site
Online encyclopedia
Available inKannada
OwnerGovernment of Karnataka
URLkanaja.karnataka.gov.in
CommercialNo
Launched5 December 2009
Current statusActive
Content license
Yes

Kanaja is an online encyclopedia developed by the Karnataka Knowledge Commission and owned by the Government of Karnataka. The portal offers readers participation in updating the information, serves as a source of information in the Kannada language.[1]

Overview

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Kanaja was launched on 5 December 2009 and was managed by the International Institute of Information and Technology-Bangalore (IIIT-B). In 2015 responsibility for organising the project was given to the Department of Kannada and Culture.[2]

Sections

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  • Art
  • Literature
  • Science,
  • Environment
  • Media
  • History
  • Technology
  • Business.[3]

Article creation

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  • In existing article adding additional information, errors identification and corrections from reader displayed after committee review
  • New article accepted and reviewed by committee and displayed.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Kanaja' launched". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  2. ^ "Reviving Kanaja under [http://www.kannadasiri.co.in Kannada & Culture Department]". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 September 2017. {{cite news}}: External link in |title= (help)
  3. ^ "Kannada portal launched". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
  4. ^ "Ancient Kannada lives online". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 27 September 2017. Retrieved 27 September 2017.