Tripura Signs MoU with Digital India Bhashini to Promote Regional Languages and Digital Inclusion

The Government of Tripura has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD) of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), marking a significant step towards promoting regional languages and enhancing citizens’ digital participation through multilingual governance, according to an official release on Tuesday.
The MoU signing ceremony took place at Pragna Bhavan in Agartala during the state-level workshop ‘Bhashini Rajyam,’ inaugurated by Tripura’s IT Minister Pranajit Singha Roy. The event was attended by key officials, including Kiran Gitte, Secretary IT; Amitabh Nag, CEO of DIBD, MeitY; and Jeya Ragul Geshan B., Director IT, Government of Tripura.
Bhashini, an initiative under the Digital India program, aims to facilitate seamless communication and internet accessibility in 22 Indian languages. By leveraging voice-based technology, it seeks to bridge both digital and literacy divides.
The workshop highlighted Bhashini’s role in digital inclusivity, showcasing its advanced software capabilities such as real-time translation, speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and voice-to-voice translation between Indian regional languages and English. It emphasized the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) for accurate translations while outlining the responsibilities of Tripura’s government and DIBD in implementing the initiative.
Discussions also focused on strategies to promote regional languages on digital platforms and software applications within Tripura’s government, aiming to enhance inclusivity and reduce the digital divide. Many residents, particularly those in rural and tribal areas, face language barriers when using software systems designed primarily in English or Hindi. Bhashini’s integration with platforms such as the CM Helpline, eVidhan, Kisan Sahayata App, and e-Districts will enable multilingual communication, enhancing local governance through apps like Amar Sarkar and improving education with multilingual tools. Additionally, its implementation in the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) will support voice-based data entry and FIR translations, improving accessibility for law enforcement.
Tripura has become the first northeastern state, the first in eastern India, and the eighth state in the country to sign an MoU with Bhashini. This milestone reflects the state’s commitment to digital inclusivity and leveraging technology for citizen-centric governance. Tripura joins a select group of pro-citizen states actively conducting workshops on Bhashini, with only four other states having taken similar initiatives.
By integrating Bhashini into Tripura’s e-Governance framework, the state aims to bridge the digital divide, provide cost-effective translation solutions, implement inclusive policies, and strengthen regional identity. This MoU marks a crucial step toward seamlessly incorporating Bhashini into governance systems, supported by DIBD, MeitY. The initiative will empower citizens by eliminating language barriers and enabling multilingual access to essential services, fostering a more inclusive and digitally connected society.