Tripura becomes first North-Eastern state to sign MoU with Bhashini
The Government of Tripura signed an MoU with MeitY's Digital India Bhashini Division in Agartala on 28 January 2025, becoming the first North-Eastern state and the eighth state in India to do so.
Summary
The Government of Tripura signed an MoU with the Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD) of MeitY at Pragna Bhavan, Agartala on 28 January 2025, during the state-level workshop 'Bhashini Rajyam', to use regional languages in governance. With the MoU, Tripura became the first North-Eastern state, the first in eastern India and the eighth state in the country to sign an MoU with Bhashini. Bhashini, under the Digital India programme, aims to provide internet access and seamless communication in 22 Indian languages, and can be integrated with systems such as the CM Helpline, eVidhan and e-Districts.
Key facts
- Signed
- 28 January 2025, Pragna Bhavan, Agartala
- Partner
- Digital India Bhashini Division, MeitY
- Rank
- First NE state, first in eastern India, 8th in India
- Workshop
- 'Bhashini Rajyam'
- Bhashini languages
- 22 Indian languages
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which state became the first North-Eastern state to sign an MoU with the Digital India Bhashini Division in January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Tripura
PIB 2096998: Tripura became the first north-eastern state, the first in eastern India and the eighth in the country to sign an MoU with Bhashini.
With its January 2025 MoU, Tripura became which state in India to sign an MoU with Bhashini?
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Correct answer: C — Eighth
PIB 2096998: Tripura is the eighth state in the country to sign an MoU with Bhashini.
Bhashini, under the Digital India programme, aims to enable internet access and communication in how many Indian languages?
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Correct answer: C — 22
PIB 2096998: Bhashini aims to ensure communication and internet accessibility for all citizens in 22 Indian languages.