Dear Community
Please find below the Monthly report of WMIN for July 2016.
You can find this report on our Wikimedia India page here -
http://wiki.wikimedia.in/Reports/July_2016
*Membership*
*Membership drive completed for the year 2016 - 2017*
Membership drive for the year 2016-17 was successfully completed. Another
drive will happen in the WikiConference India scheduled on 5th-7th August
2016 for the attendees of the conference
*Events*
*India at Rio Olympics edit-a-thon 2016*
Wikimedia India is organizing an online edit-a-thon to celebrate the
success of Indian sportsmen at the Olympics
*Announcement for Commencement of India at Rio Olympics edit-a-thon 2016*
- Announcement for Commencement of India at Rio Olympics edit-a-thon
2016 <
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WMIN/Events/India_At_Rio_Olympics_2016_Edit…
>
- As a mark of respect and paying tribute to Indian athletes and
sportsperson who represent India at Olympics, Wikimedia India comes forward
with an edit-a-thon to celebrate the success of Indian sportsmen. These are
a list of articles Wikimedia India is planning to create/improve <
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WMIN/Events/India_At_Rio_Olympics_2016_Edit…
>
- A mix of patriotism & pride amongst the Wikipedians for India & its
team will ensure that the Indian athletes will get Wikipedia articles that
they really deserve.
- Wikimedia India has also reached out to the organizers of Wiki Loves
the Olympics <https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_the_Olympics>
to ensure that good images clicked by the participants in the competition
are featured in the articles written in our edit-a-thon.
*Signing of MOUs for India at Rio Olympics edit-a-thon 2016*
- For Rio Olympics edit-a-thon 2016, 2 MoUs were signed with Niyogi
Books & Sankalp Taru for the awards. Please find more about them Here <
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WMIN/Events/India_At_Rio_Olympics_2016_Edit…
>
*Delhi Meetup-13*
- After being inactive for more than 2 years, WMIN has an aim to
reactivate the Delhi community & start having regular Delhi meetups.
- Such a meetup was planned on 30th July 2016. Find the event page
here <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/Delhi/Delhi13>
- Inspite of the heavy rains in Delhi, Wikipedians from the city were
able to meet & strategize for the future.
*Proposals by Wikimedia India at WikiConference India 2016*
- Wikimedia India submitted 3 proposals for Presenting in WikiConference
India
- Edit-a-thon : Rio Olympics 2016 <
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2016/Submissions/Edit-…
>
- Wiki Loves Earth in India 2016 <
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2016/Submissions/Wiki_…
>
- How Projects can unite & shape communities <
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2016/Submissions/How_P…
>
- Participation in other discussions & Presentations
- Panel Discussion - Organizational Dynamics in the Wikimedia
movement in India <
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2016/Submissions/Organ…
>
- Presentation – Creative Program Design: create the programs you
need for your local community <
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2016/Submissions/Creat…
>
*Planning & arranging of meetings with Institutions & Media for Katherine
Maher in New Delhi*
Wikimedia India is Planning & arranging meetings with Government
bodies,Institutions & various Media outlets when she visits New Delhi after
attending WikiConference India 2016
Jointly planned along with CIS-A2K, Wikimedia India aims that the visit by
Katherine Maher to India,should give a much required boost to the various
organizational partnerships being planned by Wikimedia India.
*Featured Wikimedian of the month*
*Featured Wikimedian for July*
Raju Suthar is one of the most active Wikipedians on the Hindi Wikipedia.
He started editing in January 2015 & with help from senior Hindi
wikipedians, within 2 months he reached an edit count of 3,000.Currently he
has an edit count of 6,500+ with almost 750 articles created to his name.
The real story behind this truly inspiring Wikipedian lies in his humble
background. Rarely having any access to a laptop, almost all of his edits
have been done through a mobile phone ([
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_s5610-4191.php Samsung Galaxy S5610]).
Editing on his phone whenever he gets time,raju while sharing his
experience has confessed that editing through a mobile phone was very
difficult, due to which he regrets that the contributions which he has made
to Wikipedia is not enough and wants to do more for the community & his
language. With Hindi having one of the lowest Editors per million speakers,
Raju says that Hindi Wikipedia is not growing as fast as some of the other
Indic Languages, due to which his primary aim is to see that the community
grows to its full Potential. He likes writing articles on Topics related to
Cricket, his home state of Rajasthan & its history.
*WikiConference India 2016 (WCI 2016)*
- Registrations are open <http://wci2016.doattend.com/ ] for
WikiConference India 2016>
- Punjab Edit-a-thon : WikiConference India 2016-An edit-a-thon is being
conducted with an aim to create or improve articles related to Punjab. This
edit-a-thon is a part of WikiConference India 2016.This will be our gift
for the Chandigarh team which is hosting us for the conference. The
community that adds most number of words or bytes to the articles will be
awarded a trophy during the conference!
- Final list of Scholarship recipients finalized & published. Please
find the list Here <
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2016/Scholarships#Reci…
>
- Submission list finalized & applicants have been informed. Please find
the Program list Here <
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2016/Programs Here>
- Also the Programs team has finalized the Presenter Guidelines <[
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2016/Presenter_guideli…>
, which has to be followed by all the presenters.
- The Code of Conduct and Friendly Space Policy for WikiConference India
ha been completed. This is the Final version <
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2016/Code_of_Conduct
>
- WCI 2016 Hackathon survey - In the upcoming Wikiconference India a
hackathon session will be conducted. The aim of the hackathon is to attempt
to provide technical support to Indic Wikimedia communities - Please find a
link to the survey Here <
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EIgOuTjwzHqqR94m1GhDnbyKFkDG9HCXH-t17k8hZV…
>
- A WikiWomen's Lunch at WikiConference India 2016 will be organized on
August 6, 2016 at conference lunch hour (1 p.m. to 2 p.m.). Interested ppl
can sign up <
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2016/Meetups/WikiWomen…
>
*Other Activities & News in India*
*Wiki Loves Butterfly (WLB)*
Wiki Loves Butterfly (WLB) <
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wiki_Loves_Butterfly> project- On 28th
July, the WLB team is going to start its second phase of pictorial
documentation (Field work) of the available seasonal species and variety of
butterflies along with their behavioral pattern in Jayanti, Alipurduar,
North Bengal.India. Currently, the team is developing articles(in Bengali
Language) about the butterflies found in the first phase. There are total
25 articles in Bengali developed in 3 months time where three of the users
are new. Total number of images contributed in commons is 377 till date.
*Wiki Loves Ratha Jatra*
This year, a few Wikimedians from Puri are documenting the process of
building the ratha (chariot) making . They are also uploading every phase
of the building process on Wikimedia Common. Many of the images have been
already uploaded and a lot more are going to uploaded in the due course of
time. All this is uploaded on the Category:Wiki Loves Ratha Jatra <
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Wiki_Loves_Ratha_Jatra>
You can see the pictures in the project category : <
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Wiki_Loves_Ratha_Jatra>
*Indian Women in Science Editathon*
Indian Women in Science Editathon <
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Indian_Women_in_Science_Edit-a-thon>
was
conducted on 16 July 2016 in CES, IISc, Bangalore
*17th Kolkata Wikipedia Meetup*
17th Kolkata Wikipedia Meetup <
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Meetup/Kolkata/Kolkata17> was
organized on 9 July,2016 at Academy of Fine Arts 2, Cathedral Rd, Maidan,
Kolkata
*O**pen call for Project Grant proposals*
- Project Grants will replace Individual Engagement Grants (IEG) and
Project & Event Grants (PEG).
- This is the new [https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project
Project Grants Page]
- Please feel free to get in touch with Alex Wang(awang(a)wikimedia.org)
or Marti Johnson (mjohnson(a)wikimedia.org) with questions about getting
started with your project.
*In the Media*
- Wikipedia’s redesigned app recommends content to read on the go <
http://www.androidauthority.com/wikipedia-redesigned-app-706426/> July
29, 2016
- Wikipedias-seven-worst-moments <
http://www.breitbart.com/tech/2016/07/05/wikipedias-seven-worst-moments/ >
July 05, 2016
- Closing Wikipedia’s Gender Gap <
https://psmag.com/closing-wikipedias-gender-gap-1f02b247beba#.oxh2w7niu>
July 28, 2016
- Wikipedia content translation tool<
http://www.mathrubhumi.com/technology/web/wikipedia-content-translation-too…>
July 28, 2016
- Increasing visibility of Indian women in science <
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/increasing-visibility-of-in…>
July 12, 2016
- Spotlight-on-women-scientists <
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/spotlight-on-women-scientists…
Spotlight-on-women-scientists> July 17, 2016
Regards
Yohann Thomas
Wikimedia India
yohannvt(a)wikimedia.in <yohannvt(a)gmail.com>
Dear All,
As you all remain aware the world's biggest sporting event 'The Olympics'
is set to knock the door, this August. At present, 111 athletes from India
have qualified, the largest ever contingent. More than 311 National
Coaching Camps have been held across India as a part of their
pre-tournament preparation. To celebrate this sporting festival we at
Wikimedia India have decided to promote a virtual-edit-a-ton.
During the primary research, It was observed that a lot many areas on
Indian Sports and 'India at Olympics' for which no article exist. Even if
they do, there presence on Indian languages remain negligible. Considering
this event would be in progression soon, we have decided to promote this
activity. A draft note could be found here
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WMIN/Events/India_At_Rio_Olympics_2016_Edit…>
although this is still in the development stage.
While working on Olympics we have made attempts to promote virtual
edit-a-ton on a different theme altogether, we also decided to make the
awards different. For every 15 good articles created by an editor,
Wikimedia India would be planting trees on their behalf in their name
symbolising '*Wikipedia* *India Supports India at Olympics, tree planted by
Wikipedian......*'. Considering tree plantation involves significant time
and human labour, we have partnered with a tree plantation organisation
SankalpTaru <https://www.sankalptaru.org/>. They would be our sponsors for
this event. Pomegranate trees in Barmer, Thar Desert Rajasthan would be
planted. These trees will be planted on a rural farmer's land who would
further nurture these trees under the supervision of SankalpTaru. Once the
harvest starts, the local inhabitants would start earning livelihood by
selling fruits (based on the consent of Wikipedia who is awarded the
respective tree). A virtual forest could also be monitored online here.
<http://www.sankalptaru.org/c/642> This is a novel idea of English
Wikipedian Mr. Rudra Pratap Sinha (User:JimCarter)
<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Jim_Carter>. Wikimedia India is
further bringing this this idea into practice, more information here </>.
Besides this, we are happy to inform, Niyogi
<http://www.niyogibooksindia.com/> Books has decided to sponsor the
biography of Mr. Prakash Padukone, 'Prakash Padukone Story' <http:///>and
Sir Sunil Gavaskar, 'Cricket's Little Master'
<http://www.niyogibooksindia.com/showcase/259/>. Every participants who
completes 15 good articles would also be awarded a book.
We plan to roll out this event between 29th July, 2016 and 25th August,
2016. In the meantime we request you all to please provide suggestions on
how to make this event effective.
*Disclaimer : This event is totally a zero-budget exercise.*
Thanks
--
Srivastava
Executive Committee Member|Wikimedia India
Ph - +91-9711739003|Skype: abhinavsrivastava619
Wiki Username - abhinav619
Hi,
Greetings from Wiki Conference India 2016 Team.
Everyone is requested to participate in this short survey
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Tn5TCFE4DkrAhIVmXk_Hx--upllCRU5pQlz6G_7Qb5…>
to help us learn more about WikiConference India 2016
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/WikiConference_India_2016> participants'
capabilities, needs, interests and expectations regarding conference
programs.
*How we’ll use this data*: We will collect responses to assess whether and
what type of conference programs would be most beneficial for the Wikimedia
community in India. Individual responses or comments will not be made
publicly available unless in anonymized or aggregate form.
*In legalese*: Your privacy is important to us. As allowed by law, we will
only share your responses with WCI 2016 helping on this survey. We may,
however, publicly share anonymous statistics about the responses in
aggregate form. Wikimedia is a worldwide organization. By answering these
questions, you permit us to record and transfer your responses to the
United States and other places as may be necessary to carry out the
objectives of this project. You also agree to refrain from incorporating
your personal information in response to a question that doesn’t ask for it
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*Survey link* -
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Regards,
WikiConference India Team
Greetings from CIS-A2K.
List of selected participants for Train-the-Trainer 2016 has been
published *here
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/CIS-A2K/Events/Train_the_Trainer_Program/20…>*.
Following criteria were followed while making the selection:
1. On Wiki and Off Wiki participation and contribution.
2. Not more than two participants from a language community.
3. Application form
4. First time participants were given preference over Wikimedians who have
already participated.
Due to the incredibly large number of applications that we received it
would be difficult for us to write to all applicants individually.
Please write to us if there are any queries.
Regards,
Tito Dutta
Dear One and all
Membership to Wikimedia India Chapter is open for 2016-17
If you are applying for membership to Wikimedia India for the first time,
you can fill up the membership form after printing the document whose link
is given below
WikimediaIndia - Membership Application form
<http://wiki.wikimedia.in/images/9/9c/WikimediaChapterMembershipFormIndividu…>
In the form, please fill all the necessary details. Also, please fill
details related to the transaction of the Membership fees.
As always, our membership fees is INR 100 only. You can send the membership
fees by NEFT/Cheque/DD. Preferred mode of payment is NEFT.
NEFT (Electronic Transfer)
Account No. 31682050396 (IFSC SBIN0003286).
Bank Address - State Bank of India, Jayanagar 2nd Block, Bangalore
Once all necessary details in the Membership form are filled. Please send
us the hard copy of the form to our address as below
Wikimedia India, Work Adda,
No.98/1, MMR Plaza, 1st Floor, Above DCB Bank
Sarjapur Main Road, Jakkasandra, Koramangala 1st Block.
Bangalore - 560034
Also, please send us a digital copy of your form for reference on our email
id membership(a)wikimedia.in
NOTE- As per the suggestion of our Financial Auditor, we would be accepting
only Individual transactions for Individual membership fees ie 1 NEFT
transaction = 1 membership renewal.
Looking forward to being part of the movement together & making a difference
Thanks
Yohann Thomas
Wikimedia India
http://wikimedia.in/
Hello One and all
Just wanted to Inform that the Election Committee of Wikimedia India has
made an announcement of the Executive Committee Elections 2015.
The Elections are for the 2 vacancies of the Executive Committee & will be
held on 22nd November 2015.
Announcement link - http://wiki.wikimedia.in/Elections_2015/Announcement
The Election Committee comprises of the following members:
- Srinivas Rao D B : Returning Officer
- Chinmayi SK: Polling Officer
- Subas Chandra Rout: Polling Officer
- Yogesh KS: Polling Officer
Thank you
Yohann Thomas
yohannvt(a)gmail.com
Dear All,
On occasion of "Marathi Bhasha Divas", we have organised Photothon on
Marathi Wikipedia from February 27 to March 6 , We have received more than
7,000 photographs through web and Android app.
We hosted an event called edit-a-thon during the celebration of womens day,
there were around 17 women members of Marathi Wikipedia who took part in
this event, wherein they were given a presentation on categorization of
images collected in Photothon and small description on 'How to write
Articles in Wikipedia'. Around 6,000+ photographs were categorized by these
members, event conducted by Selva Rani.
Thank you
1)
https://mr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%9A%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0…
2)
https://mr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%9A%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0…
3)
https://mr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%9A%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0…
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Santosh M. Shingare,
Research Assistant ,
Indian Institute Of Technology Bombay,
Powai , Mumbai - 400076
Maharashtra, ( INDIA )
*Mob- *+91 9890984632
*Email ID : * santosh.shingare(a)gmail.com
