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ARTICLE

BharatGen:

Empowering India

with Multilingual AI for

the Next Generation

Sushil Maithani
Faculty
ZLC Hyderabad
Union Bank of India

BharatGen project is a transformative step by the Indian government aimed at developing a
multimodal Large Language Model (LLM) capable of generating high-quality text and multimodal
content, primarily in Indian languages.

Introduction: Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS)
by the Department of Science & Technology (DST). This project
BharatGen project is a transformative step by the Indian
government aimed at developing a multimodal Large Lan- represents India's commitment to developing its own AI so-
guage Model (LLM) capable of generating high-quality text lutions, as the nation strives to break free from its dependence
on foreign technologies. BharatGen is designed to address the
and multimodal content, primarily in Indian languages. This
ambitious project, launched by the Department of Science digital and knowledge divide that exists across India's various
and Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science & Tech- linguistic and cultural segments. By leveraging AI, BharatGen
will facilitate the creation of tools and platforms that make
nology, marks India's first government-supported effort in
technological benefits accessible to everyone, regardless of
the realm of generative AI for multilingual and multimodal
applications. language, region, or socioeconomic status.
The overarching goal of the BharatGen project is to develop
The project is part of India's broader strategy to position open-source AI models that focus on generating, under-
itself as a leader in AI innovation, ensuring the development standing, and processing content in Indian languages. These
of technologies that are inclusive, accessible, and capable models will support not just traditional text-based data but
of serving the diverse needs of its population. BharatGen is
also multimodal formats like images and videos. By making
set to significantly impact sectors like education, research, AI more inclusive and accessible, BharatGen will empower
and government services, potentially empowering millions
the people of India to harness the power of AI in their ev-
by providing AI-based solutions that cater to India's diverse
eryday lives, enhancing both personal and professional pro-
linguistic and cultural landscape.
ductivity.
Vision: Key Features:

The BharatGen initiative was launched under the National Multilingual and Multimodal Capabilities: BharatGen

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