Tripura Becomes First Northeast State to Sign MoU with Bhashini for Multi-Lingual Governance

GG News Bureau
Agartala, 28th Jan. Tripura has become the first northeastern state to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD) of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. The agreement, guided by Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha, aims to promote regional languages in governance and enhance citizens’ digital participation.

The MoU signing ceremony took place at Pragna Bhavan, Agartala, during the state-level workshop, “Bhashini Rajyam.” The workshop was inaugurated by Tripura IT Minister Shri Pranajit Singha Roy and attended by key dignitaries, including Shri Kiran Gitte, Secretary IT, Government of Tripura, Shri Amitabh Nag, CEO of DIBD, MeitY, and Shri Jeya Ragul Geshan B, Director IT, Government of Tripura.

Bhashini: A Digital Revolution
Bhashini, an initiative under the Digital India program, focuses on bridging digital and literacy divides by offering real-time translation, speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and voice-to-voice translation in 22 Indian languages. It uses advanced AI and NLP technologies to ensure high accuracy and seamless communication.

The workshop highlighted Bhashini’s potential to enhance governance and inclusivity by integrating with platforms such as the CM Helpline, eVidhan, Kisan Sahayata App, e-Districts, and Amar Sarkar. It also emphasized its role in addressing language barriers faced by rural and tribal communities in Tripura.

Bridging the Digital Divide
The adoption of Bhashini will improve access to digital services in regional languages, support multilingual governance, and promote education through advanced language technologies. Tripura’s initiative aligns with its commitment to citizen-centric governance and digital inclusivity, setting a precedent for other states in leveraging technology to enhance accessibility.

Tripura is the first state in eastern India and the eighth in the country to adopt Bhashini, joining a select group of states advancing the Digital India mission. By fostering multilingual communication, the initiative aims to unify Tripura’s linguistic diversity and empower its citizens.