Source: PIB
Context: Tripura has become the first northeastern state to sign an MoU with Bhashini, a Digital India initiative, to promote multilingual governance and bridge the digital divide by enabling access to digital services in regional languages.
About Bhashini Platform:
- What it is: Bhashini is India’s AI-powered language translation platform designed to facilitate seamless communication and internet accessibility in 22 Indian languages. It uses voice-based technology to overcome language barriers and promote digital inclusivity.
- Developed by: Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India.
- Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
- Aim:
- To enable easy access to digital services in Indian languages.
- To bridge the digital and literacy divide by promoting multilingual internet usage.
- To create an ecosystem for AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP) resources for innovation in Indian languages.
- Features:
- Real-time translation, speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and voice-to-voice translation.
- Integration with government platforms like CM Helpline, eVidhan, and e-Districts.
- Crowdsourcing initiatives (Suno India, Likho India, Bolo India, Dekho India) for public contribution.
- Open-source AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP) resources for developers, startups, and MSMEs.
- Mobile apps (Android and iOS) for easy access and participation.
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