Community Resources and Partnerships/India Rapid Project/Project Parichaya (2.0)
Applicant
edit- Main Wikimedia username. (required)
Ssgapu22
- Organization
Odia Wikimedians User Group
- If you are a group or organization leader, board member, president, executive director, or staff member at any Wikimedia group, affiliate, or Wikimedia Foundation, you are required to self-identify and present all roles. (required)
N/A
- Describe all relevant roles with the name of the group or organization and description of the role. (required)
N/A
Project
edit- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Project Parichaya (2.0)
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2025-02-10 - 2025-07-01
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
Regional (more than one country in the same continent or region) India
- 5. Are your activities part of a Wikimedia movement campaign, project, or event? If so, please select the relevant project or campaign. (required)
Not applicable
- 6. What is the change you are trying to bring? What are the main challenges or problems you are trying to solve? Describe this change or challenges, as well as main approaches to achieve it. (required)
Change to Bring: The "Project Parichaya [2.0]" project aims to document and preserve the minimal identity of individuals contributing significantly to the Odia language and culture but who remain underrepresented online. This includes writers, singers, actors, artists, and other local personalities who have made valuable contributions to their community, language, or culture. By creating a repository on Wikimedia Commons, the project seeks to bring recognition to these individuals and ensure their work is accessible to a broader audience.
Challenges to Solve: 1. Underrated Contributors: Writers and cultural contributors in the Odia language often remain unknown due to limited representation in national or international platforms. 2. Lack of Online Presence: Many local individuals with significant contributions lack any form of digital identity or documentation online. 3. Notability Thresholds: Many of these individuals may not meet Wikipedia's strict notability criteria, making it challenging to document them in traditional Wikipedia entries.
Project Parichaya [2.0] envisions a richer, more inclusive representation of Odia contributors in the digital space, fostering pride in local heritage and providing a resource for researchers and enthusiasts alike.
- 7. What are the planned activities? (required) Please provide a list of main activities. You can also add a link to the public page for your project where details about your project can be found. Alternatively, you can upload a timeline document. When the activities include partnerships, include details about your partners and planned partnerships.
1. Research and Data Collection: Identify and compile a list of Odia writers, singers, actors, and other contributors through various sources such as local newspapers, books, magazines, and online resources. Establish initial contact with these individuals or their representatives to gather information and media related to their work and identity.
2. Content Creation and Documentation: Prepare profiles, biographies, and relevant metadata for individuals who meet the project's focus. Capture and upload media such as photographs, voice intros, video intros, autographs, scanned documents, and other artifacts to Wikimedia Commons. Adhere to Wikimedia guidelines for proper attribution, categorization, and licensing.
3. Building Partnerships: Collaborate with local literary and cultural organizations to identify contributors and validate collected information. Partner with media outlets and libraries for access to archives and references.
4. Publicity and Advocacy: Promote the project through social media campaigns, blog posts, and press releases to build momentum and attract contributors. Share project updates on the public project page to ensure transparency and engage the community.
5. Monitoring and Evaluation: Regularly review and assess progress against the objectives. Gather feedback from stakeholders and participants to refine approaches and address challenges. Timeline Document: The timeline will outline specific milestones, including the stages of data collection, documentation, community workshops, and media uploads. This will be shared on the project's public page, ensuring updates are visible to all stakeholders.
Our initiative, Project Parichaya, is a collaborative effort by Chinmayee Mishra, Jnanaranjan Sahu, and Mrutyunjaya Kar to preserve and celebrate the cultural heritage of Odisha by documenting the lives of writers, singers, and actors. Through voice recordings, photographs, and autographs, we created a repository of their contributions and identity which is accessible globally via Wikimedia Commons. This project emphasizes inclusivity by highlighting both prominent and underrated figures, preserving their legacy and inspiring others to explore Odisha’s rich artistic and literary heritage. With Project Parichaya 2.0, we aim to expand our work, document more individuals, and delve deeper into Odisha’s cultural landscape, ensuring its preservation for future generations.
Through these planned activities, Parichaya (2.0) aims to preserve and celebrate the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Odia community while strengthening representation on Wikimedia platforms.
- 8. Describe your team. Please provide their roles, Wikimedia Usernames and other details. (required) Include more details of the team, including their roles, usernames, Wikimedia group, and whether they are salaried, volunteers, consultants/contractors, etc.
- 1. Jnanaranjan Sahu - User:Jnanaranjan_sahu : gyana111@gmail.com : Project Coordinator 1
- 2. Sangram Keshari Senapati - User:Ssgapu22 : ssgapu22@gmail.com : Grantee & Project coordinator 2
- 3. Mrutyunjaya Kar - User:MKar : mkritu@gmail.com : Project Advisor
- 4. Chinmayee Mishra - User:Chinmayee Mishra : chinumishra70@gmail.com : Project lead
- 9. Who are the target participants and from which community? How will you engage participants before and during the activities? How will you follow up with participants after the activities? (required)
Target Participants:Contributors from the Indic language speaking communities especially Odia, including writers, singers, actors, and other cultural figures with significant contributions.Volunteers, researchers, and students passionate about preserving Odia heritage.Community Engagement:
- 1. Before Activities: Outreach through local newspapers, social media, and collaborations with cultural and literary organizations to identify contributors and attract volunteers.
- 2. During Activities: Guide participants and wikimedians in documentation and Wikimedia Commons uploads.
- 3. After Activities: Maintain track of progress and ensure ongoing contributions & utilisation of files on the wikimedia projects.
- 9.1. If your project includes in-person activities, are there any international participants travelling to India for them? (required)
- No
- 9.1.1. List all countries of participation. (required)
- 9.2. Will the project be transferring funds to any international participants? (required)
- No
- 9.2.1. List all international participants receiving funding and their countries. (required)
N/A
- 10. Does your project involve work with children or youth? (required)
- Yes
- 10.1. Please provide a link to your Youth Safety Policy. (required) If the proposal indicates direct contact with children or youth, you are required to outline compliance with international and local laws for working with children and youth, and provide a youth safety policy aligned with these laws. Read more here.
As this project proposal includes public outreach and communication, at this moment we do not have concrete idea of categories of people (age groups) we will be interacting to, but we will make sure to follow all the safety policies, FSP and UCoC as per the Wikimedia community standards.
- 11. How did you discuss the idea of your project with your community members and/or any relevant groups? Please describe steps taken and provide links to any on-wiki community discussion(s) about the proposal. (required) You need to inform the community and/or group, discuss the project with them, and involve them in planning this proposal. You also need to align the activities with other projects happening in the planned area of implementation to ensure collaboration within the community.
This has been discussed with specific individuals involved in the project phase 1 engagement and post project activities. They are the people who will be doing the groundwork for the project in future.
- 12. Does your proposal aim to work to bridge any of the content knowledge gaps (Knowledge Inequity)? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Language
- 13. Does your proposal include any of these areas or thematic focus? Select one option that most applies to your work. (required)
Not applicable
- 14. Will your work focus on involving participants from any underrepresented communities? Select one option that most apply to your work. (required)
Linguistic / Language
- 15. In what ways do you think your proposal most contributes to the Movement Strategy 2030 recommendations. Select one that most applies. (required)
Innovate in Free Knowledge
Metrics
edit- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
1. Through Project Parichaya [2.0], we hope to deepen our understanding of the rich cultural and artistic heritage of Odisha while strengthening our skills in documentation, archival processes, and community engagement.
2. This project provides an opportunity to learn more about the lives, challenges, and contributions of both celebrated and underrated writers, singers, and artists from the region.
3. We aim to gain insights into the process of making such documentation accessible and meaningful to a global audience through Wikimedia Commons. By working on this proposal, we also hope to strengthen our ability to collaborate effectively, manage projects efficiently, and inspire others to recognize the importance of preserving and celebrating cultural legacies.
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 100 | We will be reaching out to these notable personalities in the region to collect their data and bring it to commons with proper licensing and attributions. |
| Number of editors | 10 | Training some of these individuals to capture and upload their data on their own. |
| Number of organizers | 4 | Wikimedians associated in this project - phase 2. |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
|---|---|
| Wikipedia | |
| Wikimedia Commons | |
| Wikidata | |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
| Wikivoyage | |
| Wikibooks | |
| Wikiversity | |
| Wikinews | |
| Wikispecies | |
| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia |
- Optional description for content contributions.
N/A
- 19. Do you have any other project targets in numbers (metrics)? (optional)
Yes
| Main Open Metrics | Description | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia | 100 articles | 100 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Data of 100 persons | 100 |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
- 20. What tools would you use to measure each metrics? Please refer to the guide for a list of tools. You can also write that you are not sure and need support. (required)
1. Event dashboard2. Event metrics3. SPARQL and Quarry4. Event registration tool5. Wikimedia Commons categories
Budget
edit- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
[Parichaya 2.0] Rapid Fund Budget 2025 : https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lMVzPO6W8ZJuxQpm5_Zv74kTLvRQMIZQNg2iH5t-zbY/edit?gid=0#gid=0
- 22. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in Indian Rupees. (required)
420000 INR
- 22.1. Convert the amount requested into USD using the Oanda converter. This is done to help you assess the USD equivalent of the requested amount. Your request should be between 500 - 5,000 USD. (required)
4966 USD
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Yes
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