India’s digital revolution has been nothing short of transformative, yet for millions, it remains an experience mediated by a foreign language. With 22 official languages and hundreds of dialects, the country’s linguistic richness is both a treasure and a challenge.

For many, the inability to read or write fluently in English is a barrier that limits access to jobs, public services, healthcare, and information. Artificial intelligence ~ when applied to language ~ has the potential to change that reality. True clusivity in technology means no citizen feels like a linguistic outsider in their own country’s digital ecosystem. The integration of AI-powered translation tools into everyday workflows is already showing tangible results. Delivery drivers can now receive instructions in their native languages, eliminating costly delays and misunderstandings. Farmers can access weather advisories or government scheme details without relying on intermediaries. Patients in........

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