Will work to better indigenous rights and knowledge system: Minz
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Ranchi: Sonjharia Minz, who was recently appointed as the 'UNESCO co-chair in Transforming Indigenous Knowledge Research Governance (IKRG) and Rematriation', said she would work to advance indigenous rights and self-determination besides knowledge system through artificial intelligence (AI) to uplift indigenous communities.
A member of the Oraon tribe from Jharkhand, the professor in computer science department with the Jawaharlal Nehru University said, "We are on the brink of losing indigenous languages around the world. Indigenous languages are more than mere communication tools. They are repository of culture, knowledge and knowledge system. They are awaiting urgent attention for revitalisation."
Stating that her work would cover tribal communities across the country, she said, "I will implement IKRG through artificial intelligence with tribal researchers and knowledge partners."
AI would be used for storing, secruring, and disseminating data related to researches on tribal culture, language, history, she added.
She met chief minister (CM) Hemant Soren on Saturday. Wishing her on behalf of people of the state, the CM said, "I hope you would strengthen tribal languages, culture, and legacy while working as the UNESCO co-chair."
Minz has been appointed as the UNESCO co-chair along with Dr Amy Parent of Simon Fraser University for a period of four years.
She served as the vice-chancellor of the Sido Kanho Murmu University (SKMU).
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