Salesian College Translation Centre


Vision

Creating harmony and understanding in society by promoting translations across languages of the region and beyond.

Mission

To function as a nodal centre for all individuals and institutions wanting to engage in translation work
To procure financial assistance from different government and non-governmental groups and disseminate the same for the prospective translators
To identify and bring together twice annually the translation experts to plan projects
To network with agencies and centres that serve the cause of promoting language and literature in the region and country.
To organize training seminars and workshops to facilitate and enhance the capability of the resource pool of translators in the region.

Location & Organisation

The proposed Translation Centre shall be part of the extension/outreach programme of Salesian College and located in its new premises besides virtually.
The Centre shall be run by a committee consisting of a Director and a core team of representatives from Management, teaching faculty, experts representing at least two of the major languages of the region.
The management of finances and its moveable and immovable property shall be the responsibility of the College after due consideration of the proposals made by the committee.
The Committee shall meet at least thrice a year to plan and evaluate the progress of the activities of the centre.

Facilities Provided

Office space /Website
Work station for the fellows/scholars admitted on specific tasks for the duration as shall be specified.
Library
Internet Facility
Reprography
Special assistance for the Other-abled

The Activities to be promoted

Encouraging young scholars and linguists to engage in translation from any Indian or foreign language to the languages of the region – Nepali, Lepcha, Bengali, Urdu, Hindi etc
Shall provide financial assistance to the translators on terms and conditions that shall be specified by the Centre depending on the availability of resources
See to the publication of the translated texts directly or with assistance from governmental or non-governmental agencies like Sahitya Akademi, CIIL, UGC etc.
The annual Report of the centre shall be submitted to the Governing Body of the College and made available on its website.


Manuscripts for translation and Translated Manuscripts for Publication by scholars are welcome in the prescribed format


Salesian Publications
Brahamrishi Sri Narayan Guru
Translation Literary and Linguistic Terrain
Transitions in Cultural-Linguistic Space: The Nepali Speaking Community in Darjeeling
Santh Dominic Savio
Yuvaharuko Dhanya Mitra-Don Bosco
Khaharey
Nepali Language Games

Members

Director

Principal, Salesian College

Members

Dr Jiwan Namdung
Dr Bhanu Chettri
Mr P.K. Chettri
Monika Mukhia
Milan Tamang

Staff Representative

Ms Garima Rai
Mr Peter Lepcha
Mr Terence Mukhia

Technical Assistance

Mr. Promod Rasaily
Contact for more details principal@salesiancollege.net