Delhi
June 6, 2025
A landmark step for India's linguistic future! On June 6th, 2025 Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri. Amit Shah inaugurated the Bharatiya Bhasha Anubhag in New Delhi. This new section will work with C-DAC to develop KanthasthBahubhashi, a multifaceted translation system for Indian languages.The inauguration saw the presence of key dignitaries including Shri. Govind Mohan (Cabinet Home Secretary - IAS), Smt. Anshuli Arya (Secretary, Official Language - IAS), and Shri. Magesh Ethirajan (Director General, C-DAC), Dr. Meenakshi Jolly Joint Secretary (OL), Col. A.K. Nath (Retd.), Prof. Ashutosh Modi (IITK), Dr. Shashi Pal Singh (Scientist F & Project Director) underscoring the collaborative vision for this initiative.
A major milestone for India's linguistic empowerment! The new Indian Languages Division aims to reduce the influence of foreign languages in administration. This initiative, powered by a crucial partnership with C-DAC, will create a strong, organized platform for all Indian languages, embracing our nation's incredible diversity. C-DAC's development of Kanthasth 3.0 Bahubhashi - a cutting-edge multilingual translation software - is central to elevating India's languages on the global stage.
Kanthasth 3.0 Bahubhashi is designed to bridge the gap between Hindi and 15 Indian languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, representing the first languages of various states and Union Territories. It helps in promoting regional language usage and preserving India's linguistic heritage. The project is led by Dr. Shashi Pal Singh, Scientist F & Project Director, C-DAC, Pune, in collaboration with the Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi's vision of fostering better coordination between Hindi and other Indian languages.
