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Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Official Language - e Applications

 

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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