AICTE VAANI Scheme 3rd Edition: Technical Education in Indian Languages
Why in the news
AICTE started the third round of VAANI in April 2026. It tries to remove the language barrier in advanced technical fields so students can learn new technologies in their mother tongues.
Key facts
- Full form: Vibrant Advocacy for Advancement and Nurturing of Indian Languages.
- Implementer: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
- Goal: technical knowledge reachable in the 22 scheduled languages, not only English.
Third edition (2026-27) at a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Annual budget | ₹4 crore |
| Events supported | 200 conferences, seminars and workshops a year |
| Funding per event | ₹2 lakh to the host institution for a 2-3 day programme |
| Languages | Any of the 22 in the Eighth Schedule |
| Focus sectors | 16 cutting-edge areas |
Sectors named
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Quantum Technology
- Cybersecurity
- Hydrogen Energy
- Space and Defence
- Agrotech and sustainable farming
Exam angle
- Nodal body: AICTE, which regulates technical and management education under the Ministry of Education.
- Numbers: ₹4 crore, 200 events, ₹2 lakh per event, 16 domains, 22 languages.