First Assamese dictionary for Science and Technology terms released

First Assamese dictionary for Science and Technology terms was released recently. It was released by Dr Alok Kumar Buragohain, Vice Chancellor of Dibrugarh University.
Key facts

• This dictionary is prepared by Asomiya Jatiya Abhidhan (AJA) and consists of over 40,000 words compiled in total 160-pages.
• First of kind Science and Technology dictionary in Assamese language is considered as a milestone in development of this language.
• It also seeks to make scientific terminology simple and easily understandable by the people and particularly by students.
• This scientific terminology dictionary covers almost all streams of science, including Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Geography, Computer Science, Zoology, Mathematics, Geology, Statistics and Astronomy among others.

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015