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The Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Yojana: Government Plans 2.46 Lakh Textbooks in 22 Indian Languages
The Ministry of Education presented the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Yojana, which is a component of the Union Budget 2025-26, and stated that the initiative will help Indian citizens access higher education in different Indian languages. The initiative will produce 2,46,000 textbooks in 22 Indian languages within three years and will allow students to learn courses in technical and higher education in the language of their choice.
This information was posted on the official social media pages of the Ministry of Education and is part of the government’s educational reform communication and initiatives to promote multilingual education.
The Highlights:
- The Union Budget 2025-26 presented the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Yojana.
- The initiative will produce 2.46 lakh new textbooks.
- 22 Indian languages will have textbooks.
- Translating will be aided by Anuvadini, Udaan, Bhashini, and other A. I. powered applications.
- The UGC, AICTE, Institutes of National Importance (INIs), and the NSDC will be part of the execution.
- The initiative will enhance multilingual and bilingual education in higher education institutions.
What Is Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Yojana?
Through the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Yojana, the government of India aims to bridge the gap in access to school and higher education in regional languages and mother tongues by expanding the availability of academic resource books and learning materials in different vernacular languages.
The government also stated that the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Yojana will offer textbooks of all disciplines by promoting multilingual education in universities.
AI to Power Large-Scale Translation
In the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Yojana, the use of Artificial Intelligence will substantially reduce the time for translating textbooks.
Some of the AI-based Platforms for the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Yojana Include:
- Anuvadini
- Udaan
- Bhashini
The above technologies will help translate educational resources, reading materials, and books for students in the Indian languages seamlessly and uniformly.
Institutions Leading the Initiative
Regarding the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Yojana, the following higher Indian education bodies will be involved in the scheme.
- The University Grants Commission (UGC)
- The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
- Institutes of National Importance (INIs)
- National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)
The scheme will also add to the existing UGC textbooks that are available in 12 Indian Languages, and the translation of technical books by AICTE.
Who Will Benefit?
As stated by the Ministry of Education, the scheme aims to benefit:
- First-generation learners.
- Learners who study through media in regional languages.
- Learners in colleges and universities who are adopting bilingual or multilingual modes of teaching.
- Learners who aspire for technical and professional education in the Indian languages.
Why the Initiative Matters
Access to textbooks in various Indian languages should help many more students in India gain access to education. The government is employing AI-opportunistic translation and recruiting partners in the translation of textbooks, to make educational resources on the post-graduate level more inclusive and accessible.
Conclusion
Given the push towards a multilingual India, the significance of the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Yojana is immense. The aim is to produce over 240,000 textbooks in 22 Indian languages, incorporating AI-enabled translation in an effort to further support the education of millions in the Indian sub-continent and strengthen the teaching and learning of regional languages.
Key Takeaways
- The Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Yojana was first introduced in the Union Budget 2025–26.
- The initiative will produce 2,46,000 textbooks in 22 languages within three years.
- Textbook translations will use AI tools Anuvadini, Udaan, and Bhashini.
- The initiative will be carried out by UGC, AICTE, INIs, and NSDC.
- The program is intended to help first-generation students and regional language learners, as well as the educational institutions implementing bilingual or multilingual education.
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