AI4Bharat Expands Reach Across India, Boosts Local Language Tech Adoption

In a significant stride toward advancing language technology in India, AI4Bharat, a government-backed initiative, has made remarkable progress in its mission to democratize artificial intelligence for Indian languages. Mitesh Khapra, cofounder of AI4Bharat, revealed that the organization has reached "almost every district in the country" over the past three years, covering near to all of India’s 22 official recognized languages.  

Khapra emphasized that AI4Bharat’s extensive dataset, sourced from voice samples of users across diverse demographics and professions, is now being utilized by numerous startups and academic institutions. These entities are leveraging the data to develop their own AI models, accelerating the adoption of language technologies tailored to India’s linguistic diversity.  

The initiative aims to bridge the gap in AI-driven solutions for Indian languages, which have historically been underrepresented in global AI advancements. Providing high-quality, localized datasets, AI4Bharat is empowering innovators to create tools for translation, speech recognition and other language-based applications, ultimately fostering greater accessibility and inclusivity in technology.  

As AI4Bharat continues to expand its footprint, its efforts are poised to play a pivotal role in shaping India’s AI ecosystem, ensuring that technology evolves to meet the needs of its multilingual population.