Adi Vaani

• 02 Sep 2025

Why in News?

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the beta version of “Adi Vaani”, India’s first AI-powered translation platform for tribal languages, as part of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh (JJGV) celebrations.

Key Points

• About: Adi Vaani has been developed by a national consortium led by IIT Delhi, in collaboration with BITS Pilani, IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Nava Raipur, and the Tribal Research Institutes of Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Meghalaya.
  • The Beta version currently supports Santali, Bhili, Mundari, and Gondi, while languages like Kui and Garo are under development.                
• Key Features:
  • Real-time text & speech translation between Hindi, English, and tribal languages.
  • Interactive language learning modules for students & early learners.
  • Digitization of folklore & oral traditions to preserve heritage.
  • Government advisories & health messages in tribal languages with subtitles.

Jan Jatiya Gaurav Varsh (JJGV)

• About: It commemorates the 150th Birth Anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda (Dharti Aaba) and honours the extraordinary legacy of tribal heroes.
• It is being celebrated from 15 November 2024 to 15 November 2025, as a year-long extension of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas (declared in 2021).
• It is linked with flagship programmes like Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Utkarsh Gramme Abhiyan and Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyay Maha Abhiyan (PM JANMAN).

Objectives:

• Highlight the cultural, spiritual, and social contributions of tribal communities to India’s identity and freedom struggle.
• Promote tribal welfare through a whole-of-government approach.
• Encourage Jan Bhagidari (people’s participation) in initiatives aimed at tribal development.
• Foster awareness and recognition of tribal heroes and their role in nation-building.