Skip to main content

Bhashini Makes Mahakumbh More Accessible with Multilingual Tech

 The Mahakumbh festival in Prayagraj, a large spiritual gathering, is using a new technology called Bhashini to help attendees communicate more easily. Bhashini provides real-time translation and voice assistance in 11 languages.

Here's a simplified explanation:

What is Bhashini? A technology platform that provides real-time translation and voice-based assistance in multiple languages.

Why is it being used at the Mahakumbh? To help the millions of people who attend, especially those who don't speak Hindi or English.

What are the key features of Bhashini at the Mahakumbh?

  • Multilingual support: Allows people to communicate in their own languages.
  • Digital Lost & Found: Helps people report lost or found items using kiosks or a mobile app, with voice-based registration and translation.
  • Kumbh Sah’AI’yak Chatbot: A voice-activated chatbot that uses advanced AI (including Llama LLM) to help people with navigation and information in multiple languages.
  • Emergency Helpline Integration: The UP 112 emergency helpline uses Bhashini's "CONVERSE" feature to allow people to communicate with police officers, even if they speak different languages.

What is the goal of using Bhashini?

  • To make the Mahakumbh more inclusive and accessible for everyone, including international visitors.
  • To break down language barriers.
  • To improve the overall experience for pilgrims.

Key Terms/Acronyms:

  • MeitY: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (the government ministry responsible for Bhashini).
  • Llama LLM: A type of advanced artificial intelligence used in the chatbot.

Key Facts:

  • The Mahakumbh festival in Prayagraj is taking place from January 13 to February 26, 2025.
  • Bhashini is part of India’s National Language Translation Mission.
  • Bhashini supports 11 languages, including nine Indian languages.

What is the larger context of Bhashini?

  • It aligns with the "Digital India" vision, which aims to make digital services available to everyone in India.
  • It encourages startups to get involved in developing digital tools in Indian languages.
  • It promotes a "digital government ecosystem," where different parts of the government work together to provide digital services.

In simple terms: A new technology called Bhashini is being used at the Mahakumbh festival to help people who speak different languages communicate with each other and access important information and services. This makes the festival more accessible and inclusive for everyone.

Popular posts from this blog

Welcome to Let Me Explain (A Part of bionexts.in)

  Welcome to my Blogspot! Here, I explain various topics related to Bio-Medical Science with detailed class study notes. I trust it will be helpful for you. MISSION OF THE PROJECT My mission is to provide you Class Study Notes with a clear understanding of various Bio-Medical related topics, especially professional courses, using easy language. Don't worry; I'll also include other topics.  ☺️ CLICK ANY ONE OF THE SUBJECTS Immunology   Techno Professional Skill  Developmental Biology   Molecular Biology Cell Biology Genetical Engineering Biostatistics Bioinformatics Basic Acclimatization Skill Animal Biotechnology Medical Biotechnology Industrial Biotechnology Plant and Agricultural Biotechnology Research Methodology, IPR and Bioethics Are You Preparing For The GATE Examination Also! Click Here  Click Here   Are You Preparing For The UPSC Examination Also! Click Here Yes And Normal General Science Click Here And I'm going to explain to you the biology t...
Read more

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

On this page, you will find all topics related to Immunology! Here Every Major Topic Includes Sub-Major Topics. Find the topic you want to learn! Genome Introduction to the Genome Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Genome The Central Dogma of life C value paradox Genes are made of DNA Semi-conservative mode of DNA replication Cot Curve   Repetitive DNA sequences (satellite DNA, LINE, SINE etc) DNA melting and buoyant density Neucleosome Phasing DNA Replication and Recombination Replication initiation, elongation and termination in prokaryotes and eukaryotes DNA Replication (Explain) The Meselson-Stahl experiment Homologous Recombination at the molecular level The Holliday Model Double-stranded DNA repair model Removing of the DNA Primer / Flap Model DNA damage and Repair Mutation- Nonsense, missense and point mutations Intragenic and Intergenic suppression Frameshift Mutation Mutagens Transposition Transposable genetic elements in prokaryotes and eukaryotes Mechanism of transposition Role ...
Read more

Animal Biotechnology

On this page, you will find all topics related to Immunology! Here Every Major Topic Includes Sub-Major Topics. Find the topic you want to learn! Describe the basics of animal cell culture Introduction Definition, scope, and importance. Historical developments in animal biotechnology Basic requirement for animal cell culture Types of animal cells and their characteristics. Types of Culture Primary and secondary culture. Cell Cine & Maintenance and preservation of cell lines. history of animal cell culture Suspension culture ,  Cell cloning and hybridization ,  3D cultures ,  Scaling up & Growth factors.  Cell line and maintenance, viability test, cytotoxicity  Describe the cell culture and vaccine production Application of cell culture technology in the production of different vaccines and pharmaceutical proteins. Explain reproductive structures and artificial fertilization  Structure of sperm and ovum Cryopreservation of sperms and ova of...
Read more