Interview on the occasion of Translation Day by Prof. Rajkumari Singh , OU Hyderabad
Interview on the occasion of Translation Day by Prof. Rajkumari Singh , OU Hyderabad
International Translation Day (ITD) is a day celebrated to recognise professional translators. The day is celebrated on September 30 of every year.
In 2017 we achieved an historical milestone for all professional translators, interpreters and terminologists, with the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopting Resolution A/RES/71/288, recognising the role of professional translation in connecting nations, and fostering peace, understanding and development. In the same resolution, the United Nations General Assembly declared 30 September to be UN International Translation Day, celebrated across the entire UN network.
Our organization from past few years have been instrumental to mark this day and recognise individuals and institutions for their outstanding services in the field of Translation.
The motive behind the celebration is to highlight the importance of translation and to make the society aware of how translation has contributed to the development of humanity, civilization and culture. Simultaneously, translation has contributed to globalisation, when the world is turning into a global village.
