Grants:Programs/Wikimedia Community Fund/Rapid Fund/Bodo Language & Culture Visibility Project (ID: 23820497)
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Applicant Details
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Nayan j Nath (talk • accounts • contributions • edit count)
- Organization
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Main Proposal
[edit]- 1. Please state the title of your proposal. This will also be the Meta-Wiki page title.
Bodo Language & Culture Visibility Project
- 2. and 3. Proposed start and end dates for the proposal.
2026-05-10 - 2026-12-31
- 4. Where will this proposal be implemented? (required)
India
- 5. Are your activities part of a Wikimedia movement campaign, project, or event? If so, please select the relevant project or campaign. (required)
Feminism and Folklore
- 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)
The Bodo community is one of the largest indigenous tribes of Assam, and the Bodo language is among the most widely spoken languages in the state. It is also recognized as the second official language of Assam. In recent years, the Bodo language community has begun contributing to Wikimedia platforms, making this a crucial moment to support and strengthen the growth and visibility of the Bodo Wikimedia community. This initiative aims to create a comprehensive digital repository representing the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Assam, with a special focus on Bodo culture. The project seeks to document and showcase both well-known and lesser-known aspects of Bodo traditions on global open-knowledge platforms such as Wikimedia Commons, Wikidata, and Wikipedia. Through this effort, we aspire to preserve cultural knowledge for future generations, raise global awareness of Assam’s unique traditions, and encourage active community participation in Wikimedia projects. In an increasingly globalized world, many traditional cultural practices risk being forgotten or overshadowed. This challenge is particularly relevant for indigenous communities, where valuable cultural knowledge often remains undocumented or scattered. By addressing these gaps, the initiative will help preserve, celebrate, and make accessible the cultural heritage of Assam to a global audience, while fostering pride, ownership, and engagement within local communities. As an initial step, the project will focus on documenting the folk traditions of the Bodo community, including cuisine, folk songs, dance forms, traditional attire, and other related cultural expressions. Through this, it is aimed that by being associated with Wikimedia projects, they will be able to advance their Bodo-language Wikimedia projects using the skills they have learned.
- 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.
A dedicated event page will be established, encompassing all pertinent information. In addition to Wikipedia and Wikimedia mailing lists and on-wiki notifications, the contest will be actively promoted across various social media channels.
There will be a mentorship program in collaboration with the Bodo language departments of various colleges across the BTAD area, such as Tamulpur College (Baksa), Rangapara College (Sonitpur), Bodoland University (Kokrajhar), Cotton University (Guwahati). Additionally, an awareness program will be conducted in collaboration with the Bodo Students’ Union. We will also invite interested participants from across Assam by announcing the initiative through local newspapers and other regional media platforms to ensure widespread awareness and participation.
Workshops: Both online and offline training workshops will be organized at the start of the project, following all promotional activities. These workshops will equip participants with the skills to write or translate articles from English and Assamese into the Bodo language, as well as to effectively document cultural elements. Participants will also learn how to upload media to Wikimedia Commons and create or enhance Wikipedia articles.
Fieldwork: Participants will be divided into groups to explore and document cultural treasures, including attire, crafts, festivals, music, dance, cuisine, and rituals.
Data Contribution: Participants will upload all collected photographs, videos, and detailed descriptions to Wikimedia Commons. They will then use this data to enhance existing Wikipedia articles or create new articles focusing on Bodo culture.
Showcase and Collaboration: The project will conclude with a one-day meetup to present outcomes, celebrate contributions, and discuss future cultural preservation initiatives. This will encourage collaboration within the community to ensure sustainability and continuous growth of the project. The collaboration will focus on the Bodo departments of colleges in the BTAD area and the Bodo Students’ Union.
Edit-a-thon: An edit-a-thon will be organized among the participants, and winners will be encouraged with gift vouchers.
- 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. Team members involved in the grant application need to be aware of their involvement in the project.
1. Nayan Jyoti Nath - Sysop of Assamese Wikipedia.:Responsibilities: Organizing, processing grants, assisting logistics units, and coordinating, mentoring. 2. Rakesh Modak - User, Assamese Wikimedia. Responsibilities: Organizing, Collaborating, Mentoring. 3. Hanif Ali -User Assamese Wikimedia. Responsibilities: Editing, Mentoring, Training.
- 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)
The target participants for our activities primarily consist of individuals from Assam, Students of the department of Bodo Language and Assamese-Bodo speaking communities who have an interest in photography, culture, and heritage preservation. We aim to engage a diverse range of participants, including but not limited to: Wikimedia Community: Existing Wikimedia contributors and editors from the Bodo and Assamese Wikipedia and Commons communities who have a vested interest in documenting cultural heritage. To engage participants before and during the activities, we will employ the following strategies:
Pre-Activity Engagement Online Promotion: We will utilize social media platforms, Wikimedia mailing lists, and on-wiki notices to reach out to potential participants. Regular updates and engaging content related to the contest will be shared to pique interest. Local News: We will share news about the project through local media to attract skilled and enthusiastic participants. Partnerships: Collaborating with the Department of Bodo Language of Tamulpur College (Baksa), Rangapara College (Sonitpur), Bodoland University (Kokrajhar), Cotton University (Guwahati) and Bodo Student Union and cultural organizations to co-promote the contest and engage their members. Workshops: Conducting workshops on Basic wiki editing, translation, photography techniques and guidelines for contest participation.
During the Activities Monitoring and Support: Maintaining an active online presence to answer queries, provide guidance, and address any issues that participants may encounter during the contest period. Community Building: Facilitating online discussions and forums where participants can interact, share tips, and foster a sense of community among contributors. Regular Updates: Providing updates on contest progress, featuring noteworthy submissions, and highlighting cultural and culinary aspects to keep participants engaged and motivated. After the activities, our approach for follow-up with participants includes:
Post-Activity Engagement Acknowledgment and Recognition: Recognizing and appreciating the contributions of participants through announcements, certificates, and showcasing winning entries. Feedback and Surveys: Collecting feedback through surveys to understand participants' experiences and areas for improvement. Documentation: Ensuring all content generated during the contest, such as photos and documentation, is properly curated, attributed, and integrated into Wikimedia projects for long-term preservation. Retention Efforts: Encouraging participants to continue contributing to Wikimedia projects and engage in future cultural preservation initiatives. By implementing these strategies, we aim to not only engage participants effectively before and during the activities but also maintain their interest and involvement in our ongoing efforts to preserve Bodo culture and heritage.
- 10. Does your project involve work with children or youth? (required)
No
- 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.
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- 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.
- 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)
Culture, heritage or GLAM
- 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)
Improve User Experience
Learning and metrics
[edit]- 17. What do you hope to learn from your work in this project or proposal? (required)
- 18. What are your Wikimedia project targets in numbers (metrics)? (required)
| Other Metrics | Target | Optional description |
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| Number of participants | 20 | |
| Number of editors | 15 | |
| Number of organizers | 3 |
| Wikimedia project | Number of content created or improved |
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| Wikipedia | 200 |
| Wikimedia Commons | 500 |
| Wikidata | 50 |
| Wiktionary | |
| Wikisource | |
| Wikimedia Incubator | |
| Translatewiki | |
| MediaWiki | |
| Wikiquote | |
| Wikivoyage | |
| Wikibooks | |
| Wikiversity | |
| Wikinews | |
| Wikispecies | |
| Wikifunctions or Abstract Wikipedia |
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- 19. Do you have any other project targets in numbers (metrics)? (optional)
No
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- 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)
Fountain Tool
Financial proposal
[edit]- 21. Please upload your budget for this proposal or indicate the link to it. (required)
- 22. and 22.1. What is the amount you are requesting for this proposal? Please provide the amount in your local currency. (required)
441200 INR
- 22.2. Convert the amount requested into USD using the Oanda converter. This is done only to help you assess the USD equivalent of the requested amount. Your request should be between 500 - 5,000 USD.
4651.55 USD
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Yes
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