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BharatGen: India’s Multimodal AI Model for 22 Languages

4 June 20251 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYBharatGen: India’sMultimodal AIModel for 22Languages4 June 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Dr. Jitendra Singh, MoS (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, unveiled BharatGen at the BharatGen Summit, a generative AI summit and hackathon.

Key facts

  • Type: multimodal LLM combining text, speech and image processing.
  • Languages: 22 Indian languages.
  • Design values: ethical, inclusive, multilingual, rooted in Indian culture.

Vision and uses

  • Region-specific AI for healthcare, education, agriculture and governance.
  • Telemedicine in patients’ native languages; multilingual feedback into CPGRAMS for grievance redressal.
  • Fits the “India’s Techade” vision of innovation with inclusion.

Mission pillars

  1. Technology development
  2. Entrepreneurship promotion
  3. Human resource development
  4. International collaboration

Exam angle

  • Languages supported: 22. Launched by: Dr. Jitendra Singh.
  • Related: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (NRF).

Test yourself

1. BharatGen, the government-funded multimodal LLM, supports how many Indian languages?

The notes say it supports 22 Indian languages.

2. Who launched BharatGen at the BharatGen Summit?

Union MoS (IC) for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh launched it.

3. Which of these is NOT among the BharatGen mission pillars?

The four pillars are technology, entrepreneurship, human resources and international collaboration.