Nyaya Setu AI Chatbot and Mascot Dishika Launched
Why in the news
The Vice-President and the Minister of Law and Justice launched an AI chatbot called Nyaya Setu along with a friendly mascot, Dishika, to make legal help easier to reach for ordinary citizens.
Key facts
- Programme: launched under DISHA (Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice).
- Aim: democratise access to justice by removing language and technology hurdles.
- Languages: 36 text and 23 voice languages, tribal dialects included.
- Scale: a turnkey solution designed to handle millions of queries daily.
- Legal base: trained on the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
| Element | Role |
|---|---|
| Nyaya Setu chatbot | Digital bridge to the courts for users with language or literacy difficulties |
| Dishika mascot | Friendly guide that helps first-time users and explains legal steps simply |
| Voice-first design | Users speak queries instead of typing |
Background
- BHASHINI (DIBD): India’s AI-led translation platform offering voice-to-voice conversion between Indian languages and dialects.
- Voice-first design: speech is the main interface, vital for users with limited literacy.
- Digital Public Infrastructure: open, interoperable public-interest digital systems at national scale, such as UPI or Aadhaar.
- BNS: the new criminal code that replaced the Indian Penal Code.
Significance
- Reduces the intimidation users feel towards the formal legal system.
- Builds trust by explaining procedures in relatable language.
Exam angle
- Programme name: DISHA; mascot: Dishika.
- Language support: 36 text, 23 voice.
- Related terms: BHASHINI, DPI, BNS, e-governance.