BhashaNet Portal

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Launch Details
Launched on Universal Acceptance Day
Date
21 March 2024
By
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI)
Supported by
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
Event Features
Keynote addresses
Panel discussions
Technical workshops
Participants
Bhashini
ONDC
NIC
C-DAC
Microsoft
UASG of ICANN
Data Xgen
Infibeam
ZOHO
FICCI
Focus
Digital inclusion
Universal Acceptance across India
Theme
"BhashaNet: Impetus Towards Universal Acceptance"
Upcoming Global UA Day
28 March 2024
Location
Belgrade, Serbia
When
Announced for UA Day
Date
20 March 2024
Why
To ensure digital inclusivity
Allow full participation in digital world regardless of language or script
What
Promote Universal Acceptance (UA)
Bridge linguistic divides in digital sphere
Resources and information in multiple Indian languages
Where
Held at Dr Ambedkar International Centre
National Capital, India
Who
Government of India
MeitY
Secretary
S Krishnan
Joint Secretary
Shushil Pal
NIXI
CEO
Dr Devesh Tyagi
Supported Organisations
ICANN
Bhashini
ONDC
NIC
C-DAC
Microsoft
UASG of ICANN
Data Xgen
Infibeam
ZOHO
FICCI
How
Through engagement and awareness
Utilizing technology and collaboration
Hosting discussions and workshops
Significance
Advances digital inclusion
Promotes linguistic diversity in digital domain
Reinforces India's commitment to inclusivity
Challenges
Achieving widespread UA readiness
Overcoming linguistic and textual barriers in digital space
Way Forward
Encourage global standards for UA conformance
India's role in leading UA standards
Preparation for Global UA Day

The BhashaNet portal was unveiled by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) on Universal Acceptance Day, March 21, 2024, to promote digital inclusion and universal acceptance across India. Designed to bridge linguistic divides in the digital sphere, BhashaNet aims to ensure that everyone, regardless of language or script, can fully participate in the digital world. The portal’s launch marks a significant milestone in advancing digital inclusivity, supported by key stakeholders including the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Through workshops, discussions, and collaboration, BhashaNet focuses on empowering users and developers towards making systems universally accessible, thus reinforcing India’s commitment to creating an inclusive digital space for all.