Why is it in the news?
→ MeitY demonstrated BHASHINI’s Shrutlekh for real-time multilingual speech-to-text during key speeches.
→ The tool showcases Digital India’s AI-driven language inclusion.
Category: S&T
Important Points
- Shrutlekh is an AI tool under BHASHINI, part of the National Language Translation Mission.
- Enables Automatic Language Detection, transcription, and live translation.
- BHASHINI aims to create language-inclusive Digital India.
- Supports 22+ scheduled Indian languages.
- Tools include speech-to-text, document translation, and Bhashadaan crowdsourcing.
- Deployed on e-Shram, conversational UPI, and major public events.
- Functions as a language layer of Digital Public Infrastructure alongside Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker.