• A Bhashini Platform will make Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) resources available to MSMEs, Startups and Individual Innovators in the public domain.
• The platform aims to empower Indian citizens by connecting them to the Digital Initiatives of the country in their own language thereby leading to digital inclusion.
• It further aims to increase the content in Indian languages on the Internet substantially in the domains of public interest, particularly, governance-and-policy, science & technology, etc.
• Hence the platform will provide benefits such as,
• Content in Indian Languages: The platform will encourage citizens to use the Internet in their own language.
• Revolutionise the startup ecosystem: The Multi-linguality of the platform presents a major opportunity to startups for developing innovative solutions and products that can cater to all Indian citizens irrespective of the language.
• Increase the reach of governance: As public websites become multilingual and interactive, and the reach of public welfare schemes will also increase.

Source: PIB