TANKRI SCRIPT - YOUR CURRENT STATUS UPDATE

1. ✅ Google - NOTIFIED
   └─ Contacted: Yes
   └─ About: Add Tankri to font list / support
   └─ Status: AWAITING RESPONSE
   └─ Expected timeline: 2-4 weeks

2. ✅ Unicode Committee/Board - NOTIFIED
   └─ Contacted: Yes (GB = Encoding subgroup probably)
   └─ About: Add Tankri to Unicode standard
   └─ Status: AWAITING RESPONSE
   └─ Expected timeline: 4-8 weeks (review process long hai)

3. ✅ GitHub/Git - NOTIFIED
   └─ Contacted: Yes
   └─ About: Repository / documentation support
   └─ Status: AWAITING RESPONSE
   └─ Expected timeline: 1-2 weeks

4. ✅ Keyman - NOTIFIED
   └─ Contacted: Yes (Input method/keyboard software)
   └─ About: Add Tankri keyboard layout
   └─ Status: AWAITING RESPONSE
   └─ Expected timeline: 2-3 weeks

TOTAL NOTIFICATIONS SENT: 4 Major Organizations ✅

Status: 📬 AWAITING FEEDBACK

1. Google Response
   └─ When will they respond? 2-4 weeks
   └─ What to expect:
      ├─ Initial acknowledgment
      ├─ Technical requirements list
      ├─ Font specifications needed
      └─ Timeline for addition
   └─ If NO response after 4 weeks:
      └─ Follow up email with "Re:" tag

2. Unicode Committee Response
   └─ When will they respond? 4-8 weeks (slow process)
   └─ What to expect:
      ├─ Acknowledgment of proposal
      ├─ Request for more documentation
      ├─ Character inventory verification
      └─ Timeline for review (often 1-2 years)
   └─ If NO response after 8 weeks:
      └─ Contact encoding@unicode.org directly

3. GitHub Response
   └─ When will they respond? 1-2 weeks
   └─ What to expect:
      ├─ Acknowledgment
      ├─ Guidance on repository setup
      └─ How to structure documentation

4. Keyman Response
   └─ When will they respond? 2-3 weeks
   └─ What to expect:
      ├─ Technical requirements
      ├─ Keyboard layout format needed
      ├─ Testing process
      └─ Timeline for keyboard release

RECOMMENDATION: Set calendar reminders for follow-up!

❌ Character Inventory NOT Complete
   └─ Do you have: List of ALL consonants?
   └─ Do you have: All vowels?
   └─ Do you have: All matras (vowel marks)?
   └─ Do you have: All ligatures (joint forms)?
   └─ Do you have: Examples & usage?

ACTION NEEDED:
[ ] Create comprehensive character list with:
    - Character image
    - Name in Tankri
    - Transliteration (to Roman/Hindi)
    - Examples of usage
    - How it combines with others
    
STATUS: ___ 0% ___ 25% ___ 50% ___ 75% ___ 100%

❌ Formal Unicode Proposal NOT Created
   └─ Google & Unicode will ask for this!

ACTION NEEDED:
[ ] Create official Unicode proposal document (15-25 pages) containing:
    
    1. Title & Introduction (2 pages)
       - What is Tankri script?
       - Where is it used?
       - Why does it need Unicode support?
    
    2. Script History (2 pages)
       - Origins
       - Historical usage
       - Regional variations
    
    3. Current Usage (2 pages)
       - How many speakers?
       - Where is it spoken?
       - Modern usage examples
    
    4. Character Inventory (3 pages)
       - Complete character list with images
       - Consonants, vowels, matras
       - Combining rules
       - Ligatures
    
    5. Technical Specifications (3 pages)
       - Character properties
       - Combining mark positions
       - Shaping rules
       - Directionality (LTR/RTL)
    
    6. Comparison with Related Scripts (2 pages)
       - How is it different from Takri?
       - How is it different from Landa?
       - How is it different from other Indic scripts?
    
    7. Sample Texts (2 pages)
       - Historical texts
       - Modern texts
       - Inscriptions
    
    8. Bibliography & References (1 page)
       - Academic sources
       - Historical records
       - Language databases

STATUS: ___ 0% ___ 50% ___ 100%
DEADLINE: Submit within 4-8 weeks (before responses come in!)

❌ Modern Font File MISSING
   └─ Google/Keyman will want this!

ACTION NEEDED:
[ ] Get/Create Font File (.ttf or .otf)
    - With all characters
    - Proper Unicode mapping
    - OpenType features (ligatures, matras)
    - Multiple weights (Regular, Bold minimum)
    - Tested on Windows/Mac/Linux/Android

STATUS: ___ Not started ___ In progress ___ Completed

OPTION 1: Create yourself
└─ Use FontForge (free)
└─ Need font designer help
└─ Timeline: 3-6 months

OPTION 2: Hire designer
└─ Cost: ₹5-10 Lakhs
└─ Timeline: 4-8 months

OPTION 3: Adapt existing font
└─ Find similar Indic script font
└─ Modify for Tankri
└─ Timeline: 2-3 months

❌ Input Methods MISSING
   └─ Keyman will definitely ask for this!

ACTION NEEDED:
[ ] Design keyboard layouts for:
    ✅ Windows (using MSKLC - free tool)
    ✅ Mac (using Apple tools)
    ✅ Linux (XKB format)
    ✅ Android (IME)
    ✅ iOS (keyboard app)

STATUS: ___ 0% ___ 50% ___ 100%

PRIORITY: HIGH - Keyman specifically wants this
TIMELINE: Can be done in 2-4 weeks if you have keyboard design

OPTION 1: Design yourself (if you know script well)
└─ Download MSKLC (free from Microsoft)
└─ Create layout
└─ Test on Windows
└─ Timeline: 2 weeks

OPTION 2: Hire designer
└─ Cost: ₹1-2 Lakhs
└─ Timeline: 2-3 weeks

SEND TO KEYMAN ASAP after creation!

❌ MISSING: Comprehensive documentation

ACTION NEEDED:
[ ] Create detailed documentation:
    - Character guide (with images)
    - Grammar rules
    - Usage examples
    - Modern text samples
    - Historical samples
    - Dictionary/glossary
    - Transliteration rules

STATUS: ___ 0% ___ 50% ___ 100%
DEADLINE: Before Unicode Committee responds (4-8 weeks)

❌ MISSING: Speaker information

ACTION NEEDED:
[ ] Document:
    - How many speakers? ___
    - What regions? _______________
    - Age groups? _______________
    - Current usage patterns? _______________
    - Availability for interviews? Yes / No
    - Contact details of key speakers: _______________

STATUS: ___ 0% ___ 50% ___ 100%

❌ MISSING: Digital archive

ACTION NEEDED:
[ ] Collect & digitize:
    - Old manuscripts (scan/photograph)
    - Historical documents
    - Inscriptions
    - Literary works
    - Old printed materials
    - Religious texts (if applicable)

STORAGE: GitHub / Internet Archive / Google Drive
ORGANIZATION: Folder structure with metadata
STATUS: ___ 0% ___ 25% ___ 50% ___ 75% ___ 100%

⏳ Should be done: Within 2-3 months

ACTION NEEDED:
[ ] Create simple website with:
    - Introduction to Tankri
    - Character reference
    - Font download link
    - Keyboard download link
    - Learning resources
    - Team contacts
    - News updates
    - Community links

COST: Free (GitHub Pages) to ₹5K/month (hosting)
TIMELINE: 2-3 weeks to launch basic version

⏳ Should be done: Within 1 month

ACTION NEEDED:
[ ] Create accounts:
    - Facebook group (Free)
    - Twitter/X account (Free)
    - Instagram (Free)
    - YouTube channel (Free)
    - WhatsApp group (Free)

PURPOSE:
- Share updates
- Engage community
- Announcements
- Show momentum to companies

⏳ Should be done: After responses from companies

ACTION NEEDED:
[ ] Write press release about:
    - Tankri script revival initiative
    - Google, Unicode Board interest
    - Community support
    - Timeline and goals

DISTRIBUTION:
- Local news (Himachal Pradesh)
- National news (India)
- Language/culture websites
- Tech news (for font/keyboard angle)

BENEFIT: Shows momentum to future companies/funders

❎ THEY WILL ASK FOR:
  1. Font file (.ttf/.otf format)
  2. Character specifications
  3. Documentation
  4. Usage statistics
  5. Community size proof
  
✅ BE READY WITH:
  [ ] Font file prepared & tested
  [ ] Character inventory document
  [ ] Documentation PDF
  [ ] Speaker count & info
  [ ] Social media following/proof of interest
  
⏱️ RESPOND WITHIN: 1-2 weeks of their request

❎ THEY WILL ASK FOR:
  1. Formal proposal document
  2. Character analysis
  3. Linguistic justification
  4. Comparison with related scripts
  5. Technical specifications
  
✅ BE READY WITH:
  [ ] Complete Unicode proposal (15-25 pages)
  [ ] Character images & analysis
  [ ] Academic references
  [ ] Detailed specifications
  [ ] Sample texts
  
⏱️ RESPOND WITHIN: 2-4 weeks of their request
⏰ FULL REVIEW TIMELINE: 6-12 months after submission

❎ THEY WILL ASK FOR:
  1. Keyboard layout files
  2. Character mapping
  3. Testing results
  4. Documentation
  5. License agreement
  
✅ BE READY WITH:
  [ ] Keyboard layout (.klc or equivalent)
  [ ] Character-to-key mapping document
  [ ] Testing screenshots
  [ ] User guide
  [ ] License agreement signed
  
⏱️ RESPOND WITHIN: 1 week of their request

❎ THEY WILL ASK FOR:
  1. Repository structure
  2. Documentation format
  3. License choice
  4. Contribution guidelines
  
✅ BE READY WITH:
  [ ] Organized folder structure
  [ ] README.md file
  [ ] License file (MIT/Apache/etc)
  [ ] Contributing.md
  [ ] Documentation
  
⏱️ RESPOND WITHIN: 3-5 days of their request

THIS WEEK (RIGHT NOW):
☐ Follow up on responses (check emails daily)
☐ Start character inventory if not done
☐ Begin Unicode proposal document

NEXT 2 WEEKS:
☐ Complete character inventory
☐ Finish Unicode proposal (draft)
☐ Prepare font file (or find one to adapt)
☐ Design keyboard layout

NEXT 4 WEEKS:
☐ Unicode proposal finalized
☐ Font tested & ready
☐ Keyboards ready (multiple OS)
☐ Website launched

NEXT 8 WEEKS (WHEN RESPONSES ARRIVE):
☐ Submit required documents to each organization
☐ Respond to technical questions
☐ Provide additional data if requested

3 MONTHS+:
☐ Launch website
☐ Social media active
☐ Announce progress publicly
☐ Start community building

1. [ ] Complete character inventory (all consonants, vowels, matras)
2. [ ] Start Unicode proposal document
3. [ ] Check emails for responses DAILY
4. [ ] Prepare font file (get/create/adapt)

5. [ ] Finish Unicode proposal draft
6. [ ] Design keyboard layouts (all OS)
7. [ ] Create documentation
8. [ ] Test font on all platforms

9. [ ] Launch simple website
10. [ ] Create social media presence
11. [ ] Archive historical texts
12. [ ] Community building

IMMEDIATE (This Month):
❌ Character inventory complete
❌ Unicode proposal drafted
❌ Font file prepared
❌ Keyboard layouts designed
❌ Responses tracked/followed up

SOON (1-2 Months):
❌ Unicode proposal finalized
❌ Website launched
❌ Social media active
❌ All platforms tested

MEDIUM TERM (2-3 Months):
❌ Responses received from all 4 organizations
❌ Submit final materials to each
❌ Community established (100+ members)

LONGER TERM (3-12 Months):
❌ Google adds to font list (hopefully)
❌ Unicode approval (hopefully)
❌ Keyman releases keyboard
❌ Mainstream adoption begins

Subject: Follow-up: Tankri Script Support Request

Dear Google Fonts Team,

I submitted a request 2 weeks ago to add Tankri script support 
to Google Fonts. Could you please confirm receipt and provide 
information on the next steps?

I have:
- Complete character inventory
- Font files (.ttf/.otf)
- Documentation
- Community backing

Please let me know what additional information is needed.

Thank you,
[Your Name]

Subject: Re: Tankri Script Unicode Proposal

Dear Unicode Technical Committee,

I submitted a proposal to add Tankri script to Unicode 2 weeks ago.
Could you please:
1. Confirm receipt of my proposal
2. Provide feedback/next steps
3. Estimate timeline for review

I am ready to provide additional documentation as needed.

Best regards,
[Your Name]

✅ You already notified major players
✅ You're proactive and strategic
✅ You contacted right organizations
✅ You're tracking progress

NOW:
⚡ Prepare supporting materials BEFORE they ask
⚡ Don't wait for their response - build foundation
⚡ Show momentum - active on social media
⚡ Engage community - show genuine interest

1. [ ] Character Inventory Spreadsheet
   Columns: Character | Image | Name | Transliteration | Usage Example

2. [ ] Unicode Proposal PDF (15-25 pages)
   Follow structure mentioned above

3. [ ] Font File (.ttf or .otf)
   With all characters and OpenType features

4. [ ] Keyboard Layout Files
   - Windows (.klc)
   - Mac (.keylayout)
   - Linux (XKB)
   - Android (custom IME)

5. [ ] Documentation PDF
   - Character guide
   - Usage rules
   - Examples

6. [ ] Community List
   - Speaker contacts
   - Interview recordings (if available)
   - Support letters (if any)

7. [ ] Historical Texts Archive
   - Scanned manuscripts
   - Old documents
   - Organized in folders

8. [ ] Website Content
   - Introduction
   - Character reference
   - Downloads
   - Contact info

1. Unicode takes SLOW - expect 6-12 months even after approval
2. Google might take 2-4 months for entire process
3. Keyman can be faster - 1-3 months
4. SET REMINDERS - don't let emails slip through
5. BE PROFESSIONAL - formal tone in all communications
6. RESPOND QUICKLY - when they ask, reply within 1 week
7. PROVIDE EVERYTHING - don't make them ask twice
8. SHOW MOMENTUM - active community = they take you seriously

1. [ ] Verify you have all contact confirmation emails
2. [ ] Reply/confirm to any existing responses
3. [ ] Create backup of all communications
4. [ ] Start character inventory spreadsheet TODAY
5. [ ] Set calendar reminders for follow-ups
6. [ ] Share progress in community
7. [ ] Begin Unicode proposal document
8. [ ] Identify who will create font/keyboards