Kanaja is an Online encyclopedia developed by Karnataka Knowledge Commission and owned by Government of Karnataka. The portal which offers viewers participation in keep updating the information, serves as a source of information in Kannada language.[1]
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Type of site | Online encyclopedia |
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| Available in | Kannada |
| Owner | Government of Karnataka |
| URL | kanaja |
| Commercial | No |
| Launched | 5 December 2009 |
| Current status | Active |
Content license | Yes |
Overview edit
Kanaja was launched on 5 December 2009 and was managed by the International Institute of Information and Technology-Bangalore (IIIT-B). In 2015 government given the responsibility of handling the project to the Department of Kannada and Culture.[2]
Sections edit
- Art
- Literature
- Science,
- Environment
- Media
- History
- Technology
- Business.[3]
Updation edit
The portal information updated constantly with the participation of viewers. The information posted by the viewers would be hosted on the portal after an expert committee verifies the information.
Article creation edit
- 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 edit
- ^ "Kanaja' launched". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ "Reviving Kanaja under [http://www.kannadasiri.co.in Kannada & Culture Department]". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
{{cite news}}: External link in|title= - ^ "Kannada portal launched". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ "Ancient Kannada lives online". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 27 September 2017. Retrieved 27 September 2017.