DIBD and CRIS Sign MoU for Multilingual AI Solutions in Indian Railways
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | MoU Signed Between DIBD and CRIS |
| Purpose | Enhancing linguistic inclusion and promoting AI-driven digital transformation |
| Entities Involved | Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD) and Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) |
| Location | MoU signed in New Delhi |
| Signatories | Shri Amitabh Nag, CEO of BHASHINI, and Shri G.V.L. Satya Kumar, Managing Director of CRIS |
| Objective | Design, develop, and implement multilingual AI solutions across Indian Railways' digital services |
| Key Platforms | National Train Enquiry System (NTES) and RailMadad |
| Languages Supported | 22 Indian languages |
| Technologies Integrated | - Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR)<br>- Text-to-Text Translation<br>- Text-to-Speech (TTS)<br>- Optical Character Recognition (OCR) |
| Implementation Strategy | - Multilingual Chatbots and Voice Assistants<br>- Over-the-Counter Digital Interfaces<br>- Infrastructure Scaling<br>- Platform Integration<br>- Real-Time Speech-Based Interactions |
| Pilot Activities | Joint technical workshops and pilot deployments in select regions |
| Vision Alignment | Aligns with Digital India programme and promotes Digital Inclusion |