Microsoft Translator Has Announced The Addition Of 20 Indian Languages
The list of supported languages includes Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Odia, Punjabi, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Bhojpuri, Bodo, Dogri, and Kashmiri. With this addition, Microsoft Translator now supports almost 95% of the country’s population and is just two languages away from its goal of covering all 22 official Indian languages.
The translation feature can be accessed through various platforms such as the Microsoft Translator app, Edge browser, Office 365, Bing Translator, and the Azure AI Translator API for businesses and developers. This update will impact close to 61 million people and will open new economic opportunities for local artisans and businesses, allowing them to connect with a broader audience.
According to Rajiv Kumar, Managing Director, India Development Center, Microsoft India, the company is committed to supporting India’s diverse languages and culture by leveraging the most advanced AI technology to drive the country’s growth and make access to technology more inclusive. Microsoft’s collaboration with Jio Haptik and the integration with Translator play a pivotal role in bridging linguistic divides and empowering India’s diverse communities through technology access for all major Indian languages.
Swapan Rajdev, Co-founder & CTO, of Jio Haptik, expressed excitement about the update, stating that it offers their customers the opportunity to be more inclusive and reach a wider audience. They can now provide support in languages like Bhojpuri, Bodo, Kashmiri, and Dogri, which is phenomenal.
Overall, Microsoft’s move to support more Indian languages is a significant step towards making technology more accessible and inclusive for everyone in the country.
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