On recommendations of the National Knowledge Commission, which of the following is set up as the nodal agency for National Translation Mission?

The Correct answer is Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysuru.

Key Points

• The National Translation Mission (NTM) is a Government of India initiative that aims to enhance access to knowledge texts in all 22 official languages of India listed in the Constitution's VIII schedule.
• It was established based on a recommendation from the National Knowledge Commission.
• The Ministry of Human Resource Development has appointed the Central Institute of Indian Languages as the organization responsible for implementing NTM.
• NTM operates the National Register of Translators (NRT) on its website.
• NRT is an online platform where translators register themselves.

Additional Information 

• National Knowledge Commission (NKC)-
  • It was set up in India on June 13, 2005, by the Government of India.
  • Its aim was to prepare a blueprint for a reform in education, research Institutes, and intellectual property legislation.
  • Recommendations:
    • Set up a National Commission on Libraries
    • Prepare a National Census of all Libraries
    • Revamp Library and Information Science Education, Training, and Research Facilities:
    • Re-assess Staffing of Libraries:
    • Set up a Central Library Fund:
    • Modernize Library management;
    • Encourage Greater Community Participation in Library Management:
    • Promote Information Communication Technology (ICT) Applications in all Libraries:
    • Facilitate Donation and Maintenance of Private Collection: 
    • Encourage Public - Private Partnership in Development of Library and Information Services: