Aadi Vaani App: AI Translator for Tribal Languages

Aadi Vaani App is a digital platform launched to preserve and promote tribal languages, culture, and heritage, empowering indigenous communities through technology.

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Context: The Aadi Vaani app was released by the Union Government. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs will pilot the app under the Adi Karmayogi Initiative.

Aadi Vaani App

Aadi Vaani App is an AI-based translation app for Adivasi languages.
Developed by: Tribal Affairs Ministry with IIT Delhi, BITS Pilani, and IIITs.
Languages covered (initially): Bhili, Mundari, Gondi, Santali, Kui, and Garo.

About Adi Karmayogi Initiative

Adi Karmayogi Initiative is a National Mission for Responsive Governance focused on tribal empowerment.
Aims to build a cadre of 20 lakh grassroots functionaries and village-level change leaders.
Seeks to strengthen last-mile service delivery and promote inclusive development in tribal regions.
Linked with PM JANMAN (Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyaan) and DAJGUA (Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan).
Stresses on the convergence of departments, community participation, and capability enhancement.

Objectives

Develop Local Leadership: Train State Master Trainers (SMTs), District Master Trainers (DMTs), and Block-level trainers.
Improve Service Delivery: Ensure effective execution of welfare schemes in remote tribal areas.
Promote Community-Centric Governance: Empower tribal communities with dignity, empathy, and purpose.