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India’s diverse linguistic landscape can become a hindrance to education. To bridge this gap, the Ministry of Education (MOE) is using technology to make learning materials accessible in multiple languages.
Focus on Regional Languages
- National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), Joint Entrance Exam (JEE), and Common University Entrance Test (CUET) exams are now offered in 13 languages. It empowers students across India to pursue higher education.
- Engineering in Regional Languages: Select AICTE-approved institutions offer engineering programs in 8 regional languages, promoting technical education in local tongues.
- DIKSHA Portal: Learning resources on the Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing (DIKSHA) portal are available in a whopping 33 Indian languages. It makes knowledge accessible to a wider audience.
Tech Initiatives for Translation
- NCERT’s Bhasha Sangam program and dedicated Machine Translation cell are translating books into scheduled languages.
- Developed by AICTE and UGC, the Anuvadini app translates books for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. It includes technical books, in multiple Indian languages. The system uploads translated materials to the e-KUMBH portal.
- UGC’s new ASMITA initiative focuses on promoting Indian languages in education by creating and translating academic materials.
- Launched in 2022 by MeitY, this mission develops open-source core language technologies for speech and text translation in 22 scheduled languages. The Bhashini APIs are available for anyone to integrate with applications, further boosting accessibility.
These technology-driven initiatives are an important step towards achieving inclusive education in India. Ensuring that students from diverse linguistic backgrounds can access quality learning content and achieve their educational goals.
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