Mizoram Signs MoU with Digital India BHASHINI to Boost Multilingual Governance and Digital Inclusion

New Delhi: The Government of Mizoram and the Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to integrate language technology into governance and make digital services accessible in the Mizo language.

The MoU signing ceremony took place at the MeitY office, CGO Complex, New Delhi, in the presence of key dignitaries including Khilli Ram Meena, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Mizoram; Abhishek Singh, IAS, Additional Secretary, MeitY; Amit Sharma, IAS, Secretary, ICT and Cooperation, Government of Mizoram; and Amitabh Nag, CEO of Digital India BHASHINI Division.

This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone in Mizoram’s efforts to preserve its linguistic heritage while enabling access to digital services in the native language of its people. With this agreement, Mizoram will adopt BHASHINI’s cutting-edge multilingual platform to strengthen public service delivery, ensure digital inclusion, and promote equitable governance.

Speaking on the occasion, Khilli Ram Meena emphasized that the partnership with BHASHINI will make digital governance more inclusive. “By preserving our language while embracing technology, we are building a more inclusive digital future for Mizoram,” he said.

Abhishek Singh lauded the initiative, noting that this collaboration aligns with the larger goal of Digital India. “BHASHINI is proud to support Mizoram in enabling multilingual governance. Together, we are building a future where every Indian, regardless of language, can access digital opportunities,” he stated.

Amit Sharma, Secretary, ICT and Cooperation, said the deployment of BHASHINI’s technologies will significantly improve how citizens, especially from tribal communities, engage with government services. “This collaboration ensures our citizens can access governance in their native tongue, making administration more culturally sensitive and inclusive,” he remarked.

Amitabh Nag, CEO of Digital India BHASHINI, described the MoU as a people-centric initiative. “This is not just about technology—it’s about designing governance that speaks the language of its people. It’s a co-created effort that respects linguistic diversity while driving innovation,” he said.

The partnership focuses on four key areas: enhancing citizen services by making schemes and public information available in Mizo; fostering inclusive governance by removing language barriers; ensuring digital empowerment by bridging the language divide; and improving Mizo-language AI models by developing culturally relevant translation tools.

To facilitate smooth implementation, a BHASHINI Rajyam workshop will soon be conducted in Aizawl. The workshop will bring together state officials and key stakeholders to plan the deployment of multilingual tools, ensure department-level integration, and conduct training and capacity building.