| Vision: |
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Creating harmony and understanding in society by promoting translations across languages of the region and beyond. |
| Mission: |
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To function as a nodal centre for all individuals and institutions wanting to engage in translation work |
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To procure financial assistance from different government and non-governmental groups and disseminate the same for the prospective translators |
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To identify and bring together twice annually the translation experts to plan projects |
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To network with agencies and centres that serve the cause of promoting language and literature in the region and country. |
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To organize training seminars and workshops to facilitate and enhance the capability of the resource pool of translators in the region. |
| Location and Organization: |
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The proposed Translation Centre shall be part of the extension/outreach programme of Salesian College and located in its new premises besides virtually. |
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The Centre shall be run by a committee consisting of a Director and a core team of representatives from Management, teaching faculty, experts representing at least two of the major languages of the region. |
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The management of finances and its moveable and immovable property shall be the responsibility of the College after due consideration of the proposals made by the committee. |
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The Committee shall meet at least thrice a year to plan and evaluate the progress of the activities of the centre. |
| Facilities Provided: |
| The Centre shall provide the following facilities: |
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Office space /Website |
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Work station for the fellows/scholars admitted on specific tasks for the duration as shall be specified. |
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Library |
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Internet Facility |
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Reprography |
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Special assistance for the Other-abled |
| The Activities to be promoted: |
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Encouraging young scholars and linguists to engage in translation from any Indian or foreign language to the languages of the region – Nepali, Lepcha, Bengali, Urdu, Hindi etc |
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Shall provide financial assistance to the translators on terms and conditions that shall be specified by the Centre depending on the availability of resources |
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See to the publication of the translated texts directly or with assistance from governmental or non-governmental agencies like Sahitya Akademi, CIIL, UGC etc. |
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The annual Report of the centre shall be submitted to the Governing Body of the College and made available on its website. |
| Proposed Members of the Salesian Research Institute Coordination Committee |
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| Director |
Rector/Principal, Salesian College |
| Members |
Dr Jiwan Namdung |
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Dr Bhanu Chettri |
| Mr P.K. Chettri |
| Staff Reps |
Ms Garima Rai |
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Mr Peter L |
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Mr Terence Mukhia |
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