Bharatavani Project - Reviving Linguistic Diversity and Cultural Heritage in India: A Case Study (original) (raw)

Proceedings of the International Workshop on Digital Language Archives: LangArc-2023

Abstract

The Bharatavani project, launched in 2016 initiated by the Government of India, addresses the crucial need to preserve and promote indigenous languages and cultures. The paper presents an overview of the project, which focuses on recording socio-cultural and linguistic information about 121 Indian languages and making it accessible to a broader audience. The project leverages technological advancements to document significantly smaller and lesser-known languages and mother tongues in India, to raise awareness and maintain and promote the country's rich linguistic diversity. The Bharatavani project aims to bridge the digital divide and ensure equal access to knowledge and information by emphasizing the importance of incorporating these languages into the digital sphere. Through the creation of e-content, the project offers multimedia resources, including text, audio, video, and images, through the online portal www.bharatavani.in and the Bharatavani Android App. This research hig...

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