I had drawn their attention to the existing lacuna. Almost always I have received the reply that this step needs to be conceived and coordinated at the national level. But nothing that could be considered a coherent, consistent policy aimed at building a corps of efficient translators is as yet visible. Such a policy is unlikely to emerge in the foreseeable future. The reason is not far to seek.
Literature claims a very thin slice of the national cake.
That is the official stand. And, may be, that will remain the official stand. Internet has opened up infinite opportunities for people to take translation as a hobby. They can, if they have the requisite skill, translate the best of stories and novels and poems in their language, in English, and send them to us. We shall carry them over the net to world audience.