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The SansadBhashini Initiative is a collaborative project between the Lok Sabha Secretariat and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), launched to enhance digital and linguistic accessibility in India's parliamentary functioning.

About SansadBhashini

• Objective:To provide real-time AI-powered translation and transcription of parliamentary proceedings and documents across multiple Indian languages, ensuring greater transparency, inclusivity, and accessibility.
• Associated Platform:It is built on MeitY’sBhashini platform, a part of the National Language Translation Mission (NLTM), focused on democratizing access to digital content in Indian languages.

Key Features and Technologies Used

• AI-Powered Real-Time Translation: Enables instantaneous multilingual translation of legacy debates, legislative documents, and committee reports.
• Speech-to-Text Transcription System
  • Converts spoken parliamentary debates into text with features such as:
    • Background noise reduction
    • Customizable vocabulary suited for legislative discourse
    • High transcription accuracy
• Automatic Summarization: Generates concise and coherent summaries of long parliamentary discussions, aiding in faster decision-making and better public understanding.
• AI-Driven Chatbot Support
  • Assists MPs, researchers, and officials with quick access to:
    • Procedural rules
    • Parliamentary archives
    • Legislative documents
• Multilingual Accessibility and Inclusivity: Enhances linguistic diversity in governance by making proceedings available in multiple regional languages, thereby fostering greater public engagement.

Significance

• Strengthens e-Governance and digital democracy by making Parliament more accessible to citizens, especially non-Hindi/English speakers.
• Enhances documentation, transparency, and archiving through digitization and AI tools.
• Empowers MPs and legislative staff with real-time information and language tools, improving efficiency.
• Supports India’s Digital India mission and promotes linguistic equity in democratic institutions.