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STC India
The 1990s saw
a tremendous rise in the number of technical communication
professionals in India. With no formal education in the field of
technical communication, the need for a forum to exchange ideas as well
as share experience and knowledge was badly felt.
The Technical
Writers of India (TWIN) mailing list started by Gurudutt Kamath served
as a great platform for the writing community. This list and meetings
of technical communicators in various cities brought together the few
STC members in India. By 1998, active discussions began on the need for
establishing an Indian STC Chapter. Soon, Gurudutt Kamath circulated an
STC application form that was signed by 15 members and submitted for
approval by STC. The first Administrative Council took charge with
Gurudutt Kamath as the Chapter President in 1999.
Since then,
the India chapter has increased its strength to 100+ registered members
and several sustaining member organizations. STC India Chapter plays a
key role in educating technical communication professionals in the
country through learning sessions that impart information about the
skills required to shape their careers.
For more
information on STC, its history and mission, click here.
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