The Graphics and Intelligence-based Script Technology (GIST), developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), was introduced to the market in the 1990s as a pioneering multilingual computing solution.
Designed for Land Records Departments: GIST was specifically developed for land records offices operating in varied climatic conditions, where dust, humidity, and other environmental factors posed challenges to data storage and retrieval.
Robust and Versatile: It was built to withstand harsh conditions while ensuring smooth operations for government agencies handling land and property documentation.
Industry and Public Information Systems: Beyond land records management, GIST found applications in industrial sectors, banking, and public information systems, enabling better multilingual computing support.
Multilingual Computing Revolution: A major breakthrough of GIST was its ability to process and display Indian languages on computers, making digital technology more accessible in a country with diverse linguistic needs.
GIST played a crucial role in localizing technology and digitizing administrative records, significantly improving efficiency in government and industrial operations.
