Adivasi languages translation app to be launched tomorrow , Pg11

Key Highlights:

• The beta version of Aadi Vaani, an AI-based translation model for Adivasi languages, is set to launch on Monday.
• The app, developed over a year by the Tribal Affairs Ministry, will initially translate between Hindi, English, and six Adivasi languages.
• The six languages include Bhili, Mundari, Gondi, Santali, Kui, and Garo, each with a database of over one lakh sentences.
• The Adi Karmayogi initiative will serve as the testing ground for the app, targeting capacity-building in tribal districts.

Detailed Insights:

• Aadi Vaani aims to bridge communication gaps and preserve Adivasi languages by translating speech and text.
• The app's development involved tribal research institutes, IIT Delhi, BITS Pilani, and IIITs in Hyderabad and Naya Raipur.
• The database was built with the help of experts including teachers, professors, researchers, and community leaders.
• The 2011 Census recorded Bhili as the most spoken language with over 1.04 crore speakers, followed by Santali with 73.68 lakh.
• The app's training data includes Adivasi folklore, traditional songs, and speeches, utilizing publicly available content.
• The Adi Karmayogi initiative aims to train 20 lakh volunteers, village officials, and community leaders across one lakh tribal villages.
• The app will be available on Google's Play Store and Apple's App Store, with a feedback mechanism integrated into the Adi Karmayogi portals.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI): Simulation of human intelligence processes by computer systems.
• Large Language Models (LLMs): AI algorithms that use deep learning techniques and massive datasets to understand and generate human language.
• Adi Karmayogi: A Tribal Affairs Ministry initiative for capacity-building in tribal districts across India.