AICTE: AICTE to allocate 4 crores for technical conferences in local languages under this scheme VAANI!.
AICTE: VAANI The All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) has launched the 2nd edition of its flagship AICTE-VAANI project, with the main objective of promoting Indian languages in technical education. Under this initiative, AICTE will provide Rs 4 crore to fund 200 conferences, seminars and workshops in 22 vernacular languages on emerging technical fields. The project seeks to increase access to the latest technological advancements by making knowledge available in local languages.
AICTE-VAANI 2025: Most Important Highlights.
• Project Name: AICTE-VAANI (Advocacy for Advancement and Nurture of Vibrant Indian Languages)
• Financial support: 4 Crore 200 conferences annually (2 lakhs per event)
• Eligible Institutions: AICTE-approved institutions
• Duration of conference: 2 to 3 days
• Application Window: March 25 to April 24, 2025
• Application Portal: AICTE-ATAL Portal
• Number of Regional Languages: Expanded from 12 to 22 languages.
• Number of Technical Sectors: Increased from 12 to 16 emerging sectors.
What is this scheme of AICTE-VAANI?
AICTE-VAANI launched this scheme for the 1st time on March 11, 2024 to encourage publication of research papers in local languages thereby promoting research and innovation in technical education. The 2nd edition of the project will aim to foster collaboration between academic institutions and industries by enhancing knowledge dissemination in local languages.
AICTE President Prof. TG Sitaram, VAANI strives to build a strong knowledge base in local languages and make cutting-edge technological developments accessible to a wider audience. said that. Vice President of AICTE Dr. Abhay Jere highlighted the importance of critical thinking and problem solving regardless of the language of instruction.
Languages and technical fields covered under this scheme of AICTE-VAANI 2025.
The list of 22 vernacular languages is: Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu.
16 emerging technological fields.
• Quantum technology
• Hydrogen energy
• Space and Defense
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science
• Agrotech and food processing
• Cyber security
• Biotechnology
• Robotics and Automation
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Sustainable energy and environment
• Blockchain technology
• Advanced materials
• Health technologies
• Smart manufacturing
• Renewable energy
• Cloud Computing and Big Data
How to Apply for AICTE-VAANI 2025?
AICTE-approved institutes can apply online through the AICTE-ATAL portal between March 25 and April 24, 2025. Applications will be evaluated based on AICTE’s selection criteria to ensure quality and relevance in organizing conferences, seminars and workshops.
• How to visit AICTE-ATAL Portal?
• Login with your credentials and select AICTE-VAANI 2025 from the available schemes.
• Fill in the required details including topic, language and duration of the proposed conference.
• Submit application before April 24, 2025.
• Wait for approval of AICTE and confirmation of funding.
AICTE-VAANI is the main objective and impact of this project.
The AICTE-VAANI 2025 initiative envisages.
• Encouraging publication of research papers in local languages.
• Strengthening collaboration between academia and industry.
• Promote multilingual learning and increase coverage of technical education.
• Enabling students and professionals to engage with technological advancements in their local languages.
AICTE-VAANI 2025: Important Dates to Remember.
• Application period: March 25 to April 24, 2025
• Announcement of Selected Institutions: May 2025
• Implementation of the Conference: Throughout 2025
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