Hi,
It is perhaps worth considering a format of having multiple user groups model in India
rather than having one central Wikimedia India Chapter.
I do not think that the Chapter in its current form is representative of the Wikimedia
Community in India. I have asked the Chapter to hold membership drives in other language
wikis and other regions but this does not seem to have taken off. It has been 4 years
since the Chapter was formed.
The downside would be that several groups will have to interact with state governments in
their respective states but I think this will make them understand and respect the
Executive Committee's work more.
I think this is worth considering in the present scenario.
Warm regards,
Pradeep Mohandas
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