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Government will support Tamil computing industry: Minister

Special Correspondent

"Several measures have been initiated by Central and State Governments"

"CLICK STARTING": State Information Minister Parithi Ilamvazhuthi inaugurating the three-day exhibition and conference on `Tamil-Computer-Print', organised by The Madras Printers' and Lithographers' Association and Kanithamizh Sangam, in Chennai on F riday. — PHOTO: R. RAGU

CHENNAI: The State Government will extend all possible support to Tamil computing and publishing industry, State Information Minister Parithi Ilamvazhuthi, said on Friday.

Several industry-friendly measures had been initiated by both the Central and State Governments to help the computing industry, especially with regard to information technology, he said while inaugurating `Tamil-Computer-Print', the three-day exhibition and conference on Tamil computing and printing organised by The Madras Printers and Lithographers Association and the Kanithamizh Sangam.

Installation of Tamil software should form an integral part of all computerisation initiatives undertaken by the State Government, M. Anandakrishnan, former Vice-Chancellor, Anna University, said.

Tamil software should be utilised in computer courses taught in schools. Around 50,000 computer-oriented B.E/M.C.A student projects were done each year but only very few of them used Tamil software. Noteworthy initiatives by private firms in developing Tamil software should be rewarded, he added.

Mr. Ilamvazhuthi also released a series of CDs, including software for automatic DTP setting, and compact discs for use by Plus-Two students. R.C. Daga, president of The Madras Printers and Lithographers Association and M. Anto Peter, president, Kanithamizh Sangam, were also present.

The expo features 53 stalls showcasing software on printing and peripherals and pre-press and post-press product developments. Participants include firms such as Intel and Microsoft.

The expo received enthusiastic response from the printing and publishing industry and the public on the opening day, Mr. Peter said. "The aim of the expo is to simplify technology for use by printers and publishers," he added. A one-day conference on `Tamil-Computer-Print' will be held on Saturday.

The expo and the conference are on at Valluvar Kottam.

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