Bharat GenAI Large Language Model to complete text models in all 22 scheduled languages this month: Dr. Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh told the Rajya Sabha that text-based artificial intelligence models under the Bharat GenAI initiative will be completed in all 22 Constitutionally recognised Indian languages within this month, while speech and vision capabilities have already been developed for 15 languages. The Minister said the initiative represents India’s first government-owned sovereign large language model designed specifically for Indian languages and societal context.

Replying to a starred question during Question Hour, Dr. Jitendra Singh said Bharat GenAI is an outcome of the IndiaAI Mission launched in March 2024 and has been conceived as a national foundational model. He explained that the distinguishing feature of the initiative is its sovereign character combined with its focus on India ...