Union Minister
Prakash Javadekar launches several e-projects of Publications Division
New Delhi:
Union Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar launched several e-projects of
Publications Division including its redesigned dynamic website, mobile app
“Digital DPD”, e-version of Rozgaar Samachar and e-book “Satyagrah Geeta”
during his visit to Book Gallery at Soochna Bhawan in Delhi today.
Speaking on
the occasion, Shri Javadekar said that in line with PM Modi’s call to citizens
in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ 2.0 programme, to make reading a habit, we should revitalise
the reading culture. He also urged for the creation of Reading Clubs in the
neighbourhood to improve the reading culture. He added that the role of Rozgar
Samachar can be improved when all the job listing including the private jobs
are listed in the newspaper. He suggested that Rozgar Samachar when distributed
in the Colleges will help the students to improve their skill sets and make
them better suited for the job market. He said that the revamped website of
Publications Division looks attractive and dynamic, updating it daily would
make the people visit the site frequently. He was happy for the launch of a
mobile app for Publications Division which would help in improving the reading
habits of people in the era of e books and Kindle.
The details
of the e-projects launched is as under:
1. Redesigned
Dynamic Website: The newly revamped dynamic website (www.publicationsdivision.nic.in)
with integrated payment gateway is capable of providing real time purchase
facilities as well as updated information about Publications Division’s books
and journals. The website will facilitate ease of purchase. All books are
available on the website for sale via payment gateway of Bharatkosh.
The website
has an attractive look and feel and a well planned architecture. Catalogue of
books and updates and new books’ releases are displayed prominently for
effective engagement with aesthetic layout, soothing colour, well-designed
icons with good contrast between background and text for easy viewing. The
information is organised into different sections and categories, catering to
all stakeholders, viz. readers, authors, other publishers, printers, agents
etc.,in neatly stacked lists, with proper visual material which is easy to
understand.
The website
is user-friendly with easily accessible Social Media tools. It is clutter-free
with effective search feature and informative menus and sub-menu. The smooth
interface provides easy interactivity in English and Hindi. It is accessible to
everyone including specially-abled persons (with a screen reader). Easy
interface for feedback and suggestions with Facebook and Twitter links for
connecting with the organisation on Social Media have also been provided.
It has a
special section on Gandhi@150. This section details with the work undertaken
with special features including special Gandhi Catalogue, link to Gandhi
Heritage Portal for reading volumes of Collected works of Mahatma Gandhi and
other Gandhian publications.
2. Mobile
App “Digital DPD”: It is available for free download on Google Play Store
and will facilitate tapping into the growing mobile commerce potential. The
Mobile App is synced with the Digital Rights Management System to keep a check
on a piracy and integrated with the Bharatkosh payment gateway for the ease of
payments.
3. e-version
of Rozgar Samachar: Rozgar Samachar, a corresponding version of Employment
News (English), is a prominent job journal in Hindi providing information about
job opportunities in Central Government including Public Sector Enterprises. It
also provides information and guidance about admission and career opportunities
in various streams through career-oriented articles by experts.
The e-Rozgar
Samachar will provide the journal in digital form and is available @ Rs.400 for
yearly subscription The e- Rozgar Samachar is expected to fulfil the growing
needs of young readers, turning to electronic modes of communication.
4. e-book
“Satyagraha Geeta”: The heritage value book written by eminent poet Dr
Kshama Rao in 1930s in Sanskrit verses presents the life and activities of
Gandhiji. As part of Gandhi@150 commemoration, DPD procured a PDF version of
the book and prepared the e-version of the book. English translation has also
been added to ensure wider reach. Divided in eighteen chapters (like Adhyays of
Bhagwat Geeta), Satyagraha Geeta presents Gandhi’s ideas, philosophy of life
and his methods of action in Sanskrit verse form, capturing Gandhian ethos and
tenets.
Source | https://indiaeducationdiary.in/
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Mr. Pralhad Jadhav
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Qualified)
Research Scholar (IGNOU)
Senior Manager @ Knowledge Repository
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