NATIONAL URDU INFORMATION SYSTEM: A PROPOSAL

Abstract

The paper highlights role of Information Systems, enumerating importance of Urdu language, the Government efforts for promotion of Urdu and present status of Urdu library and information centres in the India. It brings out need, objectives, hierarchy, participating agencies of the proposed National Urdu Information System (NUIS) It also lists functions of national, regional, and local Urdu Centres of the system and suggests strategies for its successful operation.

KEYWORDS: Urdu language; Information Systems; National Urdu Information System.