Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: AIMED at preserving indigenous heritage and improving access to education, healthcare and governance, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the beta version of ‘Adi Vaani’, the country’s first artificial intelligence-powered translator for tribal languages.
The platform, developed by a consortium led by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, will initially support Santali, Bhili, Mundari and Gondi, with Kui and Garo under development. Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Durgadas Uikey, who unveiled the initiative in New Delhi, said the tool would help bridge communication gaps for remote communities and empower tribal youth.
According to the ministry, ‘Adi Vaani’ will enable real-time translation between Hindi, English and tribal languages, digitise folklore and oral traditions, and provide subtitled advisories, including health messages and prime ministerial speeches. By digitising and preserving tribal linguistic heritage, Adi Vaani aligns with national missions such as Digital India, Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, PM JANMAN, Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan. B