**Executive Summary**
The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) showcased its multilingual AI innovations at the National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2026 on July 2, 2026. The event marked the launch of the Rajasthan Language Model Training Hackathon, an initiative to create high-quality datasets for regional dialects. The primary objective is to enhance digital inclusion and make governance more citizen-centric by removing language barriers through scalable AI solutions.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Technological Innovations and Solutions**
* **Suno Sutra:** Introduced as India’s first handheld multilingual edge AI device.
* **Shrutlekh:** Utilized during the conference for real-time AI-powered speech-to-text transcription and translation across plenary and breakout sessions.
* **Core Capabilities:** Showcased live demonstrations of speech and text translation, voice-based AI services, and the BhashaDaan crowdsourcing platform.
* **Governance Use Cases:** Demonstrated real-world applications including CPGRAMS, Nyaya Setu, Arogya Vani, SabhaSaar, and Yuva Saarthi.
**Rajasthan Language Model Training Hackathon**
* **Objective:** To strengthen AI models for regional languages by building high-quality datasets.
* **Targeted Dialects:** The initiative specifically focuses on Marwari, Mewari, Dhundhari, Hadoti, Mewati, and Bagri.
* **Strategic Goal:** Advancing inclusive digital governance in Rajasthan through "language-first" innovation.
**Institutional Impact and Scale**
* **Platform Reach:** BHASHINI currently supports 36 Indian text languages, 23 Indian voice languages, and 35 international languages.
* **Operational Volume:** The platform powers over 800 government websites and processes more than 20 million AI inferences daily.
* **Services:** Offers over 20 specialized Natural Language Processing (NLP) services to drive multilingual innovation in Digital Public Infrastructure.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Citizens of Rajasthan**
**Impact**
Residents speaking regional dialects will gain better access to public services and digital platforms in their native languages (e.g., Marwari, Mewari).
**Action Required**
Participate in the BhashaDaan crowdsourcing initiative to contribute and validate local language data.
**Stakeholder: Government Departments and Institutions**
**Impact**
Departments can deliver services more inclusively, ensuring that language is no longer a barrier to accessing digital governance tools.
**Action Required**
Adopt BHASHINI’s scalable AI solutions and integrate multilingual capabilities into existing public service delivery websites and platforms.
**Stakeholder: Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD)**
**Impact**
The division expands its dataset repository and reinforces its commitment to building a representative and accessible AI ecosystem.
**Action Required**
Organize and oversee the Rajasthan Language Model Training Hackathon to ensure the creation of high-quality, validated datasets for regional languages.
Key Entities Referenced
Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD): A national initiative under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology focused on AI-driven multilingual digital inclusion and language technology.
National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) 2026: A major national event organized by DARPG where multilingual AI innovations and governance use cases were showcased.
Rajasthan Language Model Training Hackathon: An initiative launched to create high-quality language datasets for regional languages in Rajasthan to strengthen AI models.
BhashaDaan: A national crowdsourcing initiative by BHASHINI for the contribution and validation of Indian language datasets.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY): The primary central ministry overseeing the Digital India BHASHINI Division and national AI language technology initiatives.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
BHASHINI Showcases Multilingual AI Innovations
at NCeG 2026; Launches Rajasthan Language
Model Training Hackathon
प्रव तथ: 02 JUL 2026 7:12PM by PIB Delhi
The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) marked a strong presence at the National Conference on e-
Governance (NCeG) 2026, organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public
Grievances (DARPG), Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Rajasthan. Through
live demonstrations, multilingual AI solutions, and interactive experiences, BHASHINI showcased how
Language AI is making digital governance more inclusive, accessible, and citizen-centric.
At the BHASHINI exhibition stall, delegates explored the platform's core AI capabilities through live
demonstrations of speech and text translation, voice-based AI services, Shrutlekh, BhashaDaan, and Suno
Sutra, India's first handheld multilingual edge AI device. Visitors also experienced real-world governance
use cases powered by BHASHINI, including CPGRAMS, Nyaya Setu, Arogya Vani, SabhaSaar, and Yuva
Saarthi, demonstrating how multilingual AI is enabling seamless access to public services across
languages.The stall also witnessed enthusiastic participation in BhashaDaan, BHASHINI's national crowdsourcing
initiative for language data. Visitors contributed and validated language datasets across Indian languages
and received Digital Participation Certificates in recognition of their contributions towards strengthening
India's multilingual AI ecosystem.
During the conference, BHASHINI also launched the Rajasthan Language Model Training Hackathon, an
initiative aimed at strengthening AI models for Rajasthan's regional languages through the creation of high
quality language datasets for Marwari, Mewari, Dhundhari, Hadoti, Mewati, and Bagri.
Another key highlight was the deployment of ShrutLekh, BHASHINI's AI-powered real-time speech-to-
text solution, across multiple plenary and breakout sessions throughout the conference. Shrutlekh enabled
live transcription and translation during several technical sessions showcasing how AI-powered language
technologies can enhance accessibility at large public events.
The BHASHINI stall was visited by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, Shri
Rajyavardhan Rathore, Minister for Information Technology and Communication (DoIT&C), Government
of Rajasthan, along with senior government officials and distinguished delegates from across the country,
who experienced BHASHINI's multilingual AI solutions and appreciated their potential to transform
citizen service delivery.On the sidelines of the conference, Shri Amitabh Nag, CEO, Digital India BHASHINI Division
(DIBD), also participated in the Investors' Meet and held discussions with the Hon'ble Chief
Minister of Rajasthan on advancing multilingual AI and language technologies for the state, with a
focus on strengthening inclusive digital governance through language-first innovation.
Amitabh Nag, Chief Executive Officer, Digital India BHASHINI Division said: "For AI to truly serve
every citizen, it must understand the languages people speak in their daily lives. Every language
contribution, every validated dataset, and every new use case brings us closer to building AI that is more
inclusive, more representative, and more accessible for all."
BHASHINI's participation at NCeG 2026 reinforced its commitment to advancing multilingual Digital
Public Infrastructure by enabling governments and institutions to deliver services in citizens' preferred
languages. Through innovative AI solutions, community driven dataset creation, and scalable language
technologies, BHASHINI continues to strengthen the vision of a Digital India where language is never a
barrier to governance.
About Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD):
The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), under Digital India Corporation (DIC), Ministry of
Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), is India's national initiative for AI-driven multilingual
digital inclusion and language technology. Through the National Hub for Language Technology (NHLT),
BHASHINI enables scalable speech and text-based AI services across Indian languages for governance,
public digital platforms, and institutions. Today, BHASHINI powers over 800 government websites,
processes more than 20 million AI inferences every day, and has enabled over 8 billion cumulative AIinferences. The platform supports 36 Indian text languages, 23 Indian voice languages, and 35
international languages, while offering more than 20 specialised NLP services, driving multilingual AI
innovation and strengthening India's Digital Public Infrastructure.
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