Software:Adi Vaani

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Short description: Tribal translator tool

Adi Vaani is a large language model-based translator tool developed around tribal languages in India. It was launched on 1 September 2025 by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and provides translation services for four languages: Gondi, Bhili, Mundari, and Santali.[1]

Adi Vaani is billed as a means of preserving Adivasi heritage while improving access to education, healthcare, and civil services.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

References

  1. "India launches ‘Adi Vaani’, first AI-powered translator for tribal languages". https://ddnews.gov.in/en/india-launches-adi-vaani-first-ai-powered-translator-for-tribal-languages/. 
  2. "President Droupadi Murmu Hails AI-Based Translation Tool 'Adi Vaani' As Key Step In Tribal Education Transformation" (in en). https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/president-droupadi-murmu-hails-ai-based-translation-tool-adi-vaani-as-key-step-in-tribal-education-transformation. 
  3. The Hindu Bureau (2025-09-01). "Govt. launches 'Adi Vaani' to translate Adivasi languages" (in en-IN). The Hindu. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/govt-launches-adi-vaani-to-translate-adivasi-languages/article70001326.ece. 
  4. "Govt rolls out AI-based app Adi Vaani to translate, preserve tribal languages" (in en). 2025-09-02. https://indianexpress.com/article/india/govt-rolls-out-ai-based-app-adi-vaani-to-translate-preserve-tribal-languages-10225066/. 
  5. "Adivaani: AI-Based Translation Platform for Tribal Languages Launched by Ministry of Tribal Affairs" (in en). https://www.deccanherald.com/india/adivaani-ai-based-translation-platform-for-tribal-languages-to-be-launched-on-sept-1-3704901. 
  6. "Govt to launch beta version of AI-powered translator 'Adi Vaani' for tribal languages". The Economic Times. 2025-08-30. ISSN 0013-0389. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/artificial-intelligence/govt-to-launch-beta-version-of-ai-powered-translator-adi-vaani-for-tribal-languages/articleshow/123604603.cms?from=mdr. 
  7. "Adi Vaani, Methodology, Features, Latest News" (in en-IN). https://vajiramandravi.com/current-affairs/adi-vaani/. 
  8. Tribal, The Indian (2025-08-25). "Gram Sabha Powers Being Undermined, Tribal Rights Groups Allege" (in en-US). https://theindiantribal.com/2025/08/25/gram-sabha-powers-being-undermined-tribal-rights-groups-allege/. 
  9. "IIIT-H gives voice to tribal languages with AI-powered tools". The Times of India. 2025-09-06. ISSN 0971-8257. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/iiit-h-gives-voice-to-tribal-languages-with-ai-powered-tools/articleshow/123724962.cms.