PM Modi uses AI tool 'Bhashini' while delivering his speech in Varanasi

PM Narendra Modi used a real-time Artificial Intelligence-based translation tool while delivering his speech on Sunday. He was addressing the audience during the inauguration ceremony of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2.0 at Namo Ghat in Varanasi.

The AI tool ‘Bhashini’ was used for those in the audience who understood Tamil.

"Today, use of new technology has taken place here through Artificial Intelligence. This is a new beginning and hopefully, it makes it easier for me to reach you," PM Modi said during his address.


Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2023 is an initiative by the Government of India. It is part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to uphold the Spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat. The second edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) is being held from December 17-30, 2023. The event is part of the government's Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Yuva Sangam programme.

'Bhashini' is an AI-led language translation system that enables people to speak in their own language while talking to speakers of other Indian languages.

(With input from TOI)