The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched the third edition of its flagship AICTE-VAANI (Vibrant Advocacy for Advancement and Nurturing of Indian Languages) scheme to promote the use of Indian languages in technical education and higher studies.
About VAANI Scheme
Objectives
- To build a strong and inclusive knowledge ecosystem in regional languages, enabling students and researchers to access the latest technological advancements in their native languages.
- To encourage publication of research papers in Indian languages and strengthen collaboration between academia and industry, enhancing the reach and impact of technical knowledge across diverse linguistic groups.
Key Features
- Financial assistance: ₹4 crore annually to support 200 conferences, seminars, and workshops
- Per institution support: ₹2 lakh per selected institution
- Event duration: 2 to 3 days
- Languages covered: 22 regional languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Urdu, and others
- Thrust areas covered: 16 emerging domains including Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, Quantum Technology, Hydrogen Energy, Cybersecurity, Space & Defence, and Agrotech