BHASHINI-Survey of India MoU on Place Name Digitisation
Why in the news
BHASHINI and Survey of India will build standardised multilingual records of place names (toponyms).
Key facts
- Survey of India works under the Department of Science & Technology.
- Output: accurate toponymic datasets and a Toponymy Database.
| Partner | Role |
|---|---|
| Survey of India | National nodal agency for geographical names; field surveys in local languages; leads NGNIS |
| DIBD / BHASHINI | Indigenous AI tools; turns vernacular audio into validated text |
About BHASHINI
- Full form: BHASHa INterface for India; ministry: MeitY.
- Purpose: multilingual digital access and translation.
Exam angle
- NGNIS is led by Survey of India.