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Meghalaya Advances Linguistic Inclusion with Khasi and Garo Integration into BHASHINI Platform

The state has launched a mission to digitally preserve its indigenous languages, with Khasi live on the app and Garo under development.

Meghalaya joins BHASHINI

Overview

  • The Meghalaya government signed an MoU with the Digital India Bhashini Division to integrate Khasi and Garo languages into the BHASHINI AI platform.
  • The Khasi language module is live on the platform and undergoing refinement, while data collection for Garo's AI model is in progress.
  • A State Language Mission, led by Chief Secretary D.P. Wahlang, has been established to oversee the integration and preservation of linguistic and cultural nuances.
  • Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma highlighted the initiative's potential to enhance governance, education, healthcare, tourism, and entrepreneurship.
  • Discussions are ongoing to explore historical and cultural connections between Meghalaya’s tribes and communities in Myanmar and Cambodia.