Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme
The Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme was announced in Union Budget 2025-26 on 1 February 2025 to provide digital-format Indian language textbooks for school and higher education. - 2.43 lakh textbooks to be developed in 22 Indian languages over 3 years (2025-2028) - Estimated budget: ₹5,100 crore - Covers STEM, commerce, social sciences and humanities - Special emphasis on technical education in Indian languages - Leverages AI tools: Anuvadini, Udaan, and Bhashini for translation - Coordinated by Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti - Implemented by UGC, AICTE, INIs, NIMI/NSDC - Aligned with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 - Promotes mother-tongue based learning at all levels
- Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme announced in Union Budget 2025-26 to provide digital-format Indian language textbooks for school and higher education
- 2.43 lakh textbooks to be developed in 22 Indian languages over 3 years (2025-2028); estimated budget ₹5,100 crore
- Covers STEM, commerce, social sciences, and humanities with special emphasis on technical education in Indian languages
- Leverages AI tools including Anuvadini, Udaan, and Bhashini for translation
- Coordinated by Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti; implemented by UGC, AICTE, INIs, NIMI/NSDC
- Aligned with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 promoting mother-tongue based learning at all levels
What is the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme?
It is a Ministry of Education scheme announced in Union Budget 2025-26 on 1 February 2025 to provide digital-format Indian language textbooks for school and higher education.
How many textbooks will be developed under the scheme?
The scheme plans to develop 2.43 lakh textbooks in 22 Indian languages over a period of 3 years, from 2025 to 2028, covering school and higher education.
What is the estimated budget for the scheme?
The estimated budget is ₹5,100 crore, covering subjects across STEM, commerce, social sciences and humanities, with a special emphasis on technical education in Indian languages.
Which AI tools are used for textbook translation?
The scheme leverages AI translation tools such as Anuvadini, Udaan, and Bhashini, supporting the rapid development of textbooks in 22 Indian languages.
Which agencies implement the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme?
The scheme is coordinated by the Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti and implemented by UGC, AICTE, INIs and NIMI/NSDC, aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
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