Implementing the National Language Policy:

Translators' Pool successful

National Language and Social Integration Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara said the Translators' Pool, established in association with the National Languages Department consisting of translation experts to ensure the correct and efficient functioning of the National Language Policy in the country, has received positive responses from diverse institutes, organizations and people.

The minister expressed these views at a discussion on the ministry's action plan for 2012.

The minister added that it was a pleasure to receive these positive responses about the Translators' Pool and said he hoped it would help Sri Lankans to carry out their work at government offices in their mother tongues and in the execution of the National Language Policy.

The minister added that it was his intention to further strengthen and expand this Pool and added that anybody can obtain information about the services of the Translators' Pool by writing to Bhasha Mandiraya, Rajagiriya, Colombo or by contacting 011288894 or visiting the website www.languagesdep.gov.lk

He added that it was of great value to the people that one could obtain the translation services of the Pool by paying the amount that is specifically indicated in the government circulars.

The Secretary, Section Heads and Administrative Officers of the ministry took part in these discussions.