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]

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

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.