Kanaja Explained

Kanaja ಕಣಜ
Commercial:	No
Type:	Online encyclopedia
Language:	Kannada
Content License:	Yes
Owner:	Government of Karnataka
Launch Date:	5 December 2009
Current Status:	Active

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]

Overview

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

• Art
• Literature
• Science,
• Environment
• Media
• History
• Technology
• Business.^[3]

Article creation

• 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]

Notes and References

1. News: Kanaja' launched. 27 September 2017. Deccan Herald.
2. News: Reviving Kanaja under Kannada & Culture Department]. 27 September 2017. The Hindu.
3. News: Kannada portal launched. 27 September 2017. The Hindu.
4. News: Ancient Kannada lives online. https://web.archive.org/web/20170927160225/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2017/apr/27/ancient-kannada-lives-online-1598053--1.html. dead. 27 September 2017. 27 September 2017. The New Indian Express.