What is Bhashini, the AI-tool breaking language barriers at Maha Kumbh?

The Maha Kumbh, a grand spiritual gathering held every 12 years, is a reflection of India’s cultural and religious diversity. The 2025 edition in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is attracting millions of pilgrims from across the nation, representing varied linguistic backgrounds. To overcome the communication barriers, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is deploying ‘Bhashini’, an innovative initiative under the Digital India programme, the Ministry of Culture said in a press statement.