BharatGen: India’s Multimodal AI Model for 22 Languages
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
- Technology development
- Entrepreneurship promotion
- Human resource development
- International collaboration
Exam angle
- Languages supported: 22. Launched by: Dr. Jitendra Singh.
- Related: Anusandhan National Research Foundation (NRF).