A list of important e-applications/software developed or managed by the Department of Official Language (Rajbhasha Vibhag), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, to promote and propagate Hindi as an official language:
1. Kanthastha (कंठस्थ)
Type: Desktop software
Purpose: Translation from English to Hindi using memory-based translation.
Key Features:
Helps officers and staff translate standard official English sentences into Hindi.
Works offline; useful in ministries and offices with limited internet.
Enhances translation speed and consistency.
2. LILA – Rajbhasha (Learn Indian Languages through Artificial Intelligence)
Type: Web-based e-learning portal
Purpose: Learn Hindi for non-Hindi speakers.
Key Features:
AI-powered language learning platform.
Designed for employees whose mother tongue is not Hindi.
Offers progressive modules, quizzes, and assessments.
Promotes official language learning in a simple and engaging format.
Access: http://lilaproject.in
3. MANTRA (Machine Assisted Translation Tool)
Type: Rule-based translation system
Purpose: Translation between English and Hindi.
Key Features:
Developed for precise English-to-Hindi translation of government documents.
Supports domain-specific rules for better accuracy.
Originally developed by CDAC under the guidance of the Department of Official Language.
4. Anuvadaksh (अनुवादक्ष)
Type: Online Translation Tool
Purpose: Translation of official documents from English to Hindi.
Key Features:
Cloud-based, web-accessible translation system.
Uses Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing (NLP).
Aims to improve efficiency and reduce translation cost in government offices.
5. Hindi Tools / Unicode Typing Tools
Type: Software utility
Purpose: Hindi typing and Unicode text conversion.
Key Features:
Typing assistance in Hindi using Remington and Inscript keyboards.
Transliteration support from English to Hindi.
Useful for employees who are not proficient in traditional Hindi typing.
6. e-Hindi Learning Module
Type: Online Training
Purpose: Promote Hindi language usage among central government employees.
Key Features:
Includes video tutorials, reading materials, and tests.
Available on the Department of Official Language’s portal.
Helps improve proficiency for Prabodh, Praveen, and Pragya level exams.
7. Hindi e-Tutorials on YouTube and Diksha Platform
Purpose: Easily accessible language learning resources.
Key Features:
Available as videos for Prabodh/Praveen/Pragya.
Promotes remote learning and exam preparation.
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