Screen Reader Access
The Official Website of the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), Mysuru is designed to be accessible to all users, including persons with disabilities, in line with the Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW 3.0) and WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
Visually impaired users can access the content of this website using screen reader software, which converts text and interface elements into speech or Braille output. The table below lists the screen readers known to work with this website, along with their download links.
Screen Reader Software Compatibility
| Screen Reader | Supported Operating System | Cost | Download / Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) | Windows | Free / Open Source | Download NVDA |
| JAWS (Job Access With Speech) | Windows | Commercial (paid) | JAWS Information |
| Narrator | Windows 10 / 11 | Built-in (free) | Press Windows + Ctrl + Enter to start Narrator |
| VoiceOver | macOS / iOS | Built-in (free) | VoiceOver Information |
| TalkBack | Android | Built-in (free) | TalkBack Information |
| Orca | Linux | Free / Open Source | Orca Information |
Accessibility Features on This Website
- Skip links — "Skip to main content" and "Skip to navigation" links are available at the top of every page.
- Text resizing — Use the A−, A, and A+ controls in the top bar to increase or decrease text size.
- High contrast mode — A dark/high-contrast colour theme is available from the top bar.
- Keyboard navigation — All interactive elements can be reached using the Tab key.
- Descriptive alternative text — Images carry appropriate
alttext. - Declared page language — Pages declare their language using the
langattribute. - Bilingual interface — The website is available in English and Hindi.
- Accessible PDFs — Documents are progressively being made accessible; for assistance with any inaccessible document, please contact the Web Information Manager.
Help Us Improve
If you face any difficulty in accessing any part of this website, or would like a document in an alternative format, please contact:
- Name: Dr. Narayan Choudhary
- Designation: Officer In-Charge, Computer Application Unit, CIIL
- Email: n[dot]choudhary[at]gov[dot]in
- Telephone: +91-821-234-5000 (Reception)
- Address: Room No. 320, CIIL, Manasagangothri, Hunsur Road, Mysore 570006
You may also use the Feedback form.

