BHASHINI, DPIIT Ink MoU to Expand Multilingual Access in Investment Ecosystem

Current Context: On June 1, 2026, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed an MoU with BHASHINI (Bhasha Interface for India), announced via PIB Delhi.

• The pact integrates BHASHINI’s AI‑powered language tools — Udyat, Mitra, Appmitra, Pravakta, translation APIs, multilingual glossaries, and datasets — into DPIIT’s digital platforms.
• It aims to strengthen multilingual digital capabilities for startups, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), investors, and citizens across all 22 constitutionally recognized Indian languages.
• Focus areas include voice‑first multilingual interactions for investment promotion, industrial development, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
• Expected outcomes: inclusivity in Tier‑2/3 and rural regions, awareness programs, language data contributions, and capacity building.
• The initiative aligns with Digital India’s vision of inclusive, language‑agnostic digital public infrastructure.

Question:

Q.1 On June 1, 2026, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) signed an MoU with which organization to enhance multilingual digital services?
a) DigiLocker
b) BHASHINI (Bhasha Interface for India)
c) Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)
d) National Informatics Centre (NIC)

Answer: b) DPIIT partnered with BHASHINI to integrate AI-driven language technologies into its digital platforms and services.