This initiative aims to harness natural language technologies to enable a diverse ecosystem of contributors, partnering entities and citizens for the purpose of transcending language barriers, there by ensuring digital inclusion and digital empowerment
Name in original language
The Bhashini Initiative (National Language Translation Mission)
Initiative overview
The Bhashini initiative, evolving from the National Language Translation Mission (NLTM), marks a pivotal shift towards leveraging technology for linguistic inclusivity in India. While NLTM focused on making government documents accessible in multiple Indian languages, Bhashini aims to build a comprehensive ecosystem for Indian language technologies. It utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to facilitate translation, speech recognition, and content creation across India's languages, aiming to eliminate linguistic barriers in accessing digital services and information. This strategic move towards technological solutions for language inclusivity signifies a broader effort to ensure digital empowerment for all, making the digital revolution accessible across India's diverse linguistic landscape.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
