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1. To study evaluate and suggest Open Standards In Language against the following objectives.

    a. Ensure complete interoperability.

    b. Avoid technology/vendor lock-in.

    c. Promote cost-effective solution.

    d. Consistency with National Policy on Open Standards for e-Governance.

2. To interact, obtain feedback & resolve any conflicts between the concerned Stakeholders including

    a. Product-Supplier (System-Implementers).

    b. Application-Developer.

    c. Representatives of User Departments.

3. Based on the above, the committee should recommend the best Open Standard that meets the requirement in e- Governance. If required, the Committee will develop suitable extension on top the global standard to ensure interoperability from the Indian e- Governance context. If desirable, the Committee can interact with similar initiative elsewhere and submit recommendations to the Standard Bodies.

4. The Committee shall identify suitable test suites for conformance testing of the implementations.

5. The committee shall present the interim recommendations within six months from the date of constitution of the committee. The committee shall submit the final recommendations within 12 months of the constitution of OTC, NIC .