Current Context: On 13 October 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) reported the deployment of BHASHINI’s Shrutlekh platform at an international civil servants’ training programme in Mussoorie. It enabled real-time, two-way English–Spanish translation, helping delegates overcome language barriers. The programme runs from 12 to 23 October 2026.
Key Points:
- Programme: Capacity Building Programme on Urban Service Delivery for Civil Servants of Multiple Countries.
- Organiser: National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) under the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG).
- Sponsorship: Ministry of External Affairs, through the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme.
- Implementing Agency: Digital India BHASHINI Division, under Digital India Corporation, MeitY.
- Participants: Representatives from Peru, Cambodia, Nigeria, Kenya, Palestine, Lebanon, The Gambia, Ecuador and Spain.
- Technology Used: Shrutlekh supported English–Spanish communication during the introductory session.
- Voice-First Approach: Uses speech-based multilingual AI to improve communication and access to digital services.
- Purpose: Support inclusive participation, knowledge exchange and international capacity building.
Question:
Q1. Which BHASHINI platform enabled real-time English–Spanish translation at the Mussoorie programme?a) DIKSHA
b) Shrutlekh
c) DigiLocker
d) UMANG
Answer: b) Shrutlekh
Explanation: Shrutlekh provided translation in both directions between English and Spanish, allowing international delegates to communicate more effectively.
