Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Adi Vaani App: AI for Tribal Language Preservation
Adi Vaani is a new app, like a translator, that uses smart AI to help keep tribal languages alive.
It translates between Hindi, English, and languages like Bhili and Gondi.
Made by IIT-Delhi and others, the app aims to help those who speak tribal languages and uses AI to improve its translations.
It includes language lessons to make it easier for students to learn.
This app is part of an effort to save unique languages for the future.
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the AI-based translation app, Adi Vaani.
Adi Vaani translates between Hindi, English, and various tribal languages.
The app aims to digitize and preserve tribal languages, many of which are vulnerable.
Initial languages supported include Bhili, Gondi, Santali, and Mundari.
The app was developed by IIT-Delhi, other institutes, and tribal leaders.
- Who
- Ministry of Tribal Affairs, IIT-Delhi consortium
- What
- Launched Adi Vaani, an AI-based app for translating and preserving tribal languages.
- When
- Monday (beta version)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To translate, digitize, and preserve tribal languages.
- App Name
- Adi Vaani
- Primary Function
- AI-based translation and language preservation
- Developed by
- IIT-Delhi led consortium
- Supported Languages (Initial)
- Bhili, Gondi, Santali, Mundari
- Launch Date (Beta)
- Monday
