Sansad Bhashini Initiative

21.03.2025

Sansad Bhashini Initiative

Why in the news?

             The Lok Sabha Secretariat and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the Sansad Bhashini initiative recently.

 About Sansad Bhashini Initiative:

• It is an initiative jointly undertaken by the Lok Sabha Secretariat and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for the development of a package of in-house AI.
• It is designed to integrate AI-powered tools that will facilitate multilingual support, optimize documentation and improve overall parliamentary operations.
• The initiative will deploy cutting-edge AI applications such as real-time speech-to-text transcription, speech-to-speech translation, and interactive AI chatbots.
• These technologies will ensure seamless translation of parliamentary debates, committee reports, and legislative documents into multiple Indian languages, thereby fostering inclusivity and broader public engagement.
• It will leverage AI to transcribe spoken debates into text in real-time, making parliamentary discussions more accessible and easier to reference.
• This transcription system will incorporate features such as background noise reduction, customizable vocabulary, and efficient documentation tools to enhance accuracy and usability.
• Additionally, AI-enabled automatic summarization of extensive debates will facilitate quicker decision-making and streamlined record-keeping.

                                                              Source: PIB

Consider the following statements regarding Sansad Bhashini Initiative, recently seen in the news:

Statement-I: It is an initiative jointly undertaken by the Lok Sabha Secretariat and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

Statement-II: The primary objective of the initiative is to improve voting procedures in Parliament.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.

B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

C.Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.

D.Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.

Answer C