Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched a voice collection portal for Garhwali, Kumaoni and Jaunsari on Thursday at the Chief Minister’s Camp Office in Dehradun. The initiative connects the state’s folk languages with artificial intelligence in an effort to support their preservation and digital use.
The portal has been developed by the AI Strategic Engineering (AiSE) Foundation under the “Bhasha AI” initiative. Its campaign began with a voice clip recorded by Dhami in Kumaoni, formally inaugurating the collection effort.
Focus on Uttarakhand’s folk languages
Garhwali, Kumaoni and Jaunsari are at the centre of the campaign. The initiative aims to create voice-based language material that can help promote these languages in digital environments while encouraging wider technological engagement.
The launch places artificial intelligence at the heart of an effort to preserve Uttarakhand’s linguistic heritage. However, the available information does not specify the volume of voice data to be collected, the portal’s access process or a timeline for the programme.
For residents and speakers of the 3 languages, the development signals an official effort to connect local linguistic traditions with emerging technology. It also highlights the importance of recorded speech in supporting future digital applications for regional languages.
Chief Minister’s recording inaugurates campaign
Dhami’s Kumaoni voice clip marked the official start of the campaign. The launch took place at the Chief Minister’s Camp Office in Dehradun, bringing together the state’s cultural and technology priorities in one initiative.
The AiSE Foundation is responsible for developing the portal, while the Bhasha AI initiative provides the framework for the campaign. No further details were provided about the organisation of the collection drive or the systems planned for using the recordings.
Conclusion
The launch of the Bhasha AI voice collection portal marks Uttarakhand’s stated effort to preserve Garhwali, Kumaoni and Jaunsari by supporting their integration with artificial intelligence and digital technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What did Pushkar Singh Dhami launch?
He launched a voice collection portal for Garhwali, Kumaoni and Jaunsari.
Q. Where was the portal launched?
It was launched at the Chief Minister’s Camp Office in Dehradun.
Q. Which organisation developed the portal?
The AI Strategic Engineering (AiSE) Foundation developed it.
Q. Under which initiative was the campaign launched?
The campaign was launched under the “Bhasha AI” initiative.
Q. How was the campaign inaugurated?
The campaign was inaugurated with a voice clip recorded by Dhami in Kumaoni.
Q. What is the initiative intended to do?
It aims to preserve, promote and encourage the digital use of Uttarakhand’s folk languages by integrating them with artificial intelligence.
