What is Bhashini Platform?

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In a first for Northeast India, Tripura has pioneered the use of artificial intelligence for greater digital inclusion by adopting state-of-the-art text-to-speech technology under the BHASHINI initiative, government officials said recently.

About BHASHINI Platform

• BHASHINI, or the BHASHa INterface for India, is India’s Artificial Intelligence (AI)-led language translation platform, breaking down language barriers and enabling conversations between speakers of different Indian languages. 
• It aims to enhance internet accessibility and digital services in Indian languages, incorporating voice-based functions and promoting content creation in diverse languages.
• Launched in July 2022 under the National Language Translation Mission (NLTM), BHASHINI aims to provide technology translation services in 22 scheduled Indian languages.
• It aims to make Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing (NLP) resources available in the public domain to be used by Indian MSMEs, startups, and individual innovators.
• BHASHINI is implemented by the Digital India BHASHINI Division, a division under the Digital India Corporation, a Section 8 Company of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
• The platform is accessible through dedicated Android and iOS apps, providing a user-friendly experience.
• This online platform also has a separate ‘Bhasadaan’ section which allows individuals to contribute to multiple crowdsourcing initiatives.

BHASHINI Platform FAQs

Q1. What is the Bhashini app used for?

Ans. Bhashini’s AI tools empower you to speak freely and access everything in your preferred language. 

Q2. Which ministry is responsible for Bhashini platform?

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Ans. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is responsible for the BHASHINI platform in India.

Q3. What is the National Language Translation Mission (NLTM)?

Ans. NLTM is an initiative by the Government of India aimed at making knowledge texts accessible in all 22 official languages of the Indian Republic, as listed in the VIII schedule of the Constitution, through translation.

Source: IE