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Bhashini 2026 — National Language Translation Mission

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Direct answer. Bhashini is the Government's free translation + voice AI platform for 22 Indian languages. Provides: text-to-text translation, speech-to-text, text-to-speech, machine translation. Free APIs for individuals + small developers. Used by govt portals, RBI, Doordarshan, banking apps.

What it offers

How citizens use Bhashini

  1. Visit bhashini.gov.in → “Anuvaad” (free web tool) → translate text instantly.
  2. Bhashini app (Play Store) — speak in your language, get translation.
  3. Bhashini APIs (free for low volume) — for developers building Indian-language apps.

Where it's already integrated

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Last reviewed: 3 May 2026.