Project ELLORA:
Microsoft Research is helping preserve ‘rare’ Indian languages with its Project ELLORA (Enabling Low Resource Languages) in India.
- Microsoft researchers under this project have been working toward creating digital ecosystems for Indian languages that do not have enough presence online,
- The main goal of the Project is to impact underserved communities through enabling language technology by creating economic opportunities, building technological skills, enhancing education and preserving local languages and cultures for future generations.
- Microsoft Research (MSR) has chosen to focus on three languages namely; Gondi, Mundari and Idu Mishmi.