AICTE Launches 3rd VAANI Scheme for Indian Languages in Tech Education

Current Context: On April 17, 2026, the AICTE launched the 3rd edition of the VAANI Scheme (Vibrant Advocacy for Advancement and Nurturing of Indian Languages).

• This initiative, aligned with NEP 2020, aims to break language barriers in technical education by fostering discourse in 22 Indian languages and building a native knowledge ecosystem.

Key Highlights

• Objective: Move beyond translation → create a knowledge ecosystem in Indian languages.
• Budget: ₹4 crore annually.
• Institutional Support: Funding for 200 conferences/seminars/workshops each year.
• Grant: ₹2 lakh per institution.
• Duration: 2–3 days per event.
• Language Reach: Expanded to 22 Indian languages (earlier 12).
• Application Portal: Dedicated online portal on AICTE-ATAL platform for transparency.
• Thrust Areas: Focus on 16 emerging domains like AI & Data Science, Quantum Tech, Cybersecurity, Hydrogen Energy, Space & Defense, Agrotech.

Question:

Q.1 The VAANI Scheme launched by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is aligned with which policy?
a) National Education Policy 1986
b) National Education Policy 2020
c) Digital India Mission
d) Skill India Mission

Answer: b) National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes multilingual education and knowledge accessibility in Indian languages.