MeitY/NIXI Successfully Unveils BhashaNet Portal at Universal Acceptance Day Event
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) have announced the launch of the BhashaNet portal at the Universal Acceptance Day event held today. The event received active support from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). This unveiling marks a significant milestone in advancing digital inclusion and promoting Universal Acceptance across India.
The theme of the event, “BhashaNet: Impetus Towards Universal Acceptance,” underscored MeitY/NIXI’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that everyone can fully participate in the digital world, regardless of linguistic or textual barriers. The event included engaging panel discussions and workshops, with representatives from various organizations, including Bhashini, ONDC, NIC, C-DAC, Microsoft, UASG of ICANN, Data Xgen, Infibeam, ZOHO, and FICCI, sharing insights and best practices for achieving Universal Acceptance readiness. These sessions aimed to empower participants and the community at large in their efforts to make applications and systems Universal Acceptance compliant.
India’s successful hosting of the regional Universal Acceptance Day event sets the stage for the upcoming Global Universal Acceptance Day scheduled to take place on March 28, 2024, in Belgrade, Serbia.
During his keynote address, Secretary of MeitY, S Krishnan, highlighted that Universal Acceptance is essential for a truly inclusive internet, enabling non-English speakers to access the internet. He emphasized the importance of leveraging technology and collaboration to ensure that every user’s needs are met, regardless of language or script. Furthermore, he emphasized India’s potential to lead in standards for Universal Acceptance conformance.
Government officials and industry leaders gathered to commemorate this milestone, emphasizing India’s dedication to creating a more inclusive digital space.
For more information about BhashaNet and future initiatives, please visit: BhashaNet Portal.
