BHASHINI Samudaye Strengthens India’s Language AI Ecosystem

15 Jan 2026 CW Team

Senior officials from MeitY and the BHASHINI Division outlined the vision for a coordinated, sovereign and inclusive language AI framework anchored in ethical data practices, community participation and public digital infrastructure. A fireside discussion traced the evolution of BHASHINI as a national language AI platform and highlighted the role of ecosystem partnerships in scaling multilingual AI for governance, education and public service delivery.

The workshop brought together language experts, academic institutions, civil society organisations and data practitioners to examine use cases and pathways for co-creating, governing and scaling language AI solutions under the National Language Translation Mission. Discussions focused on responsible data practices, quality standards and long-term collaboration to ensure inclusivity and scalability.

Key sessions covered platform capabilities, strategic priorities and collaboration pathways, alongside presentations on BHASHINI’s expansion roadmap. Live demonstrations showcased real-world applications and BhashaDaan, the citizen contribution platform enabling public participation in language data creation. An Expression of Interest was also introduced to strengthen ethical and inclusive data partnerships.

Participants emphasised the importance of structured dataset creation, domain accuracy and community-led contributions to reflect India’s linguistic diversity. The workshop concluded with a reaffirmation of collective commitment to ensure language does not remain a barrier to digital inclusion.

As part of these efforts, BHASHINI, in collaboration with the Gates Foundation and implemented by Civic Data Lab, launched the Dataset Onboarding Supporting Team to strengthen the identification and onboarding of high-value multilingual datasets into BHASHINI and AI Kosh, supporting inclusive AI development across key public sectors.

The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) recently organised BHASHINI Samudaye: Strengthening India’s Language AI Ecosystem in New Delhi, in collaboration with Wadhwani AI. The workshop marked a key step towards consolidating India’s language AI ecosystem through collaboration, participatory governance and shared ownership of public digital infrastructure. Senior officials from MeitY and the BHASHINI Division outlined the vision for a coordinated, sovereign and inclusive language AI framework anchored in ethical data practices, community participation and public digital infrastructure. A fireside discussion traced the evolution of BHASHINI as a national language AI platform and highlighted the role of ecosystem partnerships in scaling multilingual AI for governance, education and public service delivery. The workshop brought together language experts, academic institutions, civil society organisations and data practitioners to examine use cases and pathways for co-creating, governing and scaling language AI solutions under the National Language Translation Mission. Discussions focused on responsible data practices, quality standards and long-term collaboration to ensure inclusivity and scalability. Key sessions covered platform capabilities, strategic priorities and collaboration pathways, alongside presentations on BHASHINI’s expansion roadmap. Live demonstrations showcased real-world applications and BhashaDaan, the citizen contribution platform enabling public participation in language data creation. An Expression of Interest was also introduced to strengthen ethical and inclusive data partnerships. Participants emphasised the importance of structured dataset creation, domain accuracy and community-led contributions to reflect India’s linguistic diversity. The workshop concluded with a reaffirmation of collective commitment to ensure language does not remain a barrier to digital inclusion. As part of these efforts, BHASHINI, in collaboration with the Gates Foundation and implemented by Civic Data Lab, launched the Dataset Onboarding Supporting Team to strengthen the identification and onboarding of high-value multilingual datasets into BHASHINI and AI Kosh, supporting inclusive AI development across key public sectors.

Infrastructure Urban

15 Jan 2026

German Chancellor Visits Bosch India Campus in Bengaluru

Strengthening the long-standing partnership between India and Germany, Friedrich Merz, Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, recently visited the Bosch campus at Adugodi, Bengaluru, during his India trip. The delegation was hosted by Guruprasad Mudlapur, President of the Bosch Group in India and Managing Director, Bosch Limited, who showcased key innovations developed in the region.During the visit, the delegation experienced Bosch’s H2ICE demonstrator truck featuring a fully integrated powertrain and telematics system. Bosch India, in collaboration with Bosch Germany, is ad..

Infrastructure Urban

15 Jan 2026

ICC, Maharashtra Sign MoU to Boost Industry Engagement

The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the Government of Maharashtra recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation and deepen engagement between Indian businesses and the State, with a focus on investment facilitation, ease of doing business and sustained industry–government dialogue.The MoU was signed by Dr P Anbalagan, IAS, Principal Secretary (Industry, Investment and Services), Government of Maharashtra, and Dr Rajeev Singh, Director General, ICC, in the presence of leading business representatives.Speaking on the occasion, Dr Anbalagan said the partnership..

Real Estate

15 Jan 2026

Regal Rexnord Opens Unified Singapore Regional Office

Regal Rexnord recently opened a new office in Singapore, consolidating employees and capabilities from its former sites into a single, modern, region-focused location. The move brings together two existing offices and strengthens collaboration across its portfolio of brands, including CENTA, Jaure, Kollmorgen, Nicotra and Falk.By housing teams under one roof, Regal Rexnord aims to deliver a more seamless experience for customers seeking mechanical power transmission, motion control and automation solutions across Southeast Asia. The consolidated setup is designed to enhance coordination across..