Google Translate urged to include Nastaliq

Adbi Markaz Kamraz (AMK), the prominent literary organisation of Jammu and Kashmir, has launched an online petition urging Google to incorporate the approved script Nastaliq for the Kashmiri language into its translation services. AMK president Amin Bhat reported a remarkable response to the online petition, expressing optimism that Google Translate would consider their request. Bhat, also a renowned playwright, emphasised the crucial role of technology in preserving language, citing the need to connect the tech-savvy younger generation with the cultural heritage.