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SabhaSaar AI Tool

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Launch:
The Indian government is set to unveil SabhaSaar, an AI-powered tool, in Tripura on Independence Day.

What is SabhaSaar?

  • An AI tool designed to automatically generate minutes of meetings from gram sabha gatherings.

  • Gram Sabha: The fundamental unit of Panchayati Raj, comprising all registered voters of a gram panchayat.

Features:

  • Uses AI to convert gram sabha meeting videos and audio recordings into structured minutes.

  • Promotes uniformity in documentation across gram sabhas nationwide.

  • Panchayat officials can upload recordings via their e-GramSwaraj credentials.

  • Built on Bhashini, the government’s AI language translation platform, which helps bridge literacy and language barriers.

  • Supports transcription and translation in multiple Indian languages including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, and English.

  • Summarizes the transcription for easy insights.

Significance:

  • Streamlines record-keeping for panchayats and rural administration.

  • Empowers local governance by providing quick, accessible meeting insights.

  • Enhances transparency and efficiency in rural development processes.


 


 

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