Adi Vaani is not just an AI powered translation tool but a platform to connect tribal communities and preserve cultural identity. 

The initiative is expected to support digitization of endangered languages, improve access to education, healthcare and governance in native languages, facilitate tribal entrepreneurship, and serve as a knowledge resource for researchers.

Adi Vaani has been developed by a national consortium led by IIT Delhi, in collaboration with BITS Pilani, IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Nava Raipur, and the Tribal Research Institutes of Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Meghalaya. 

The Adi Vaani - AI tool is available on web portal (https://adivaani.tribal.gov.in ) and the Beta version of the App shall be shortly available on Play Store and iOS. At the Beta launch stage, it supports Santali (Odisha), Bhili (Madhya Pradesh), Mundari (Jharkhand), and Gondi (Chhattisgarh), with Kui and Garo under development.

A live demonstration of the platform was conducted, showcasing real-time translations in Bhili and, Gondi. Experts from partnering TRIs validated the translations, followed by an interactive session with participants and stakeholders.

Key features include:

• Real-time text and speech translation between Hindi, English and tribal languages
• Interactive language learning modules for students and early learners
• Digitization of folklore, oral traditions, and cultural heritage
• Subtitled advisories and government messages, including health information and Prime Minister’s speeches, in tribal languages
• Inclusive access to education, healthcare and governance in native languages

Towards Viksit Bharat 2047

By digitizing and preserving India’s tribal linguistic heritage, Adi Vaani aligns with the vision of Digital India, Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, PM JANMAN, Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan. The platform sets a pioneering global model for low-resource language preservation and is expected to empower over 20 lakh tribal change leaders in building an inclusive, knowledge-driven Viksit Bharat by 2047.