What are the current number of Tamil Wikipedia articles in comparison to other state languages
Analyze the data on the number of Wikipedia articles confined to a state language and state the leading language, with particular emphasis on Tamil
- Tamil is the leading state language on Wikipedia, with the highest number of articles, which is nearly double the amount of articles in other major languages such as Hindi, Bengali, and Telugu.
- Tamil Wikipedia was launched in 2003 and has more than 600 active editors contributing to the page.
- Tamilnadu, the state which speaks Tamil is a land of literary excellence, and this reflects in the quality of Wikipedia articles in Tamil. The articles range from literature, science, politics, and culture.
- The Indian government, through the 'Digital India' initiative, has also been working towards promoting Indic language Wikipedia editions, which has paved the way for the growth of Tamil Wikipedia.
- Tamil Wikipedia has also been recognized for its contributions towards the documentation of indigenous knowledge, cultural heritage, and local history.
Answered
a year ago