BHASHINI
Overview
Bhashini is India's National Language Translation Mission. It leverages AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to create an ecosystem of language technologies, enabling access to information and services in various Indian languages. The mission aims to break language barriers and promote digital inclusion by making technology accessible to citizens in their native languages.
About Us
Bhashini is a key initiative under the Digital India program, spearheaded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. It's designed to build and nurture a vibrant ecosystem encompassing language data, models, and applications. The mission focuses on empowering citizens and businesses by providing tools and resources for translation and language understanding.
Vision
To create a digitally inclusive India where language is no longer a barrier to accessing opportunities and participating in the digital economy.
Mission
To empower Indian citizens by enabling access to information and services in their native languages through the development and deployment of AI-powered language technologies.
Culture
Bhashini fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, bringing together researchers, developers, linguists, and entrepreneurs to work on cutting-edge language technologies. The focus is on building open-source resources and promoting community participation to ensure the long-term sustainability of the mission.
Headquarters
New Delhi, New Delhi