The free encyclopedia Wikipedia has launched a new project aimed at expanding its reach. Under this, 25+ million articles of the site will be delivered to the users of developing countries through mobile SMS and / USSD technology. Once this plan is implemented, Wikipedia readers will be able to read a specific article and if they request it via mobile text, it will come in the form of a message within a few seconds.

The feature, which is set to launch in the next few months, is being funded by a non-profit media and journalism organization. Knight Foundation. The organization is expected to provide 800,000 in financial assistance.

Wikipedia will do a good job of making the messaging site accessible to everyone by joining other mobile initiatives. Launched in 2011 to make the standard phones used in feature phones faster and more affordable. “Wikipedia Zero” This is the text-only version of the entire encyclopedia website. However, the mobile messaging feature is expected to be a new milestone for Wikipedia, according to the site’s user and editorial group.