BHASHINI Sanchalan/Seva Workshop on Gurmukhi Language Held at SGTB Khalsa College,

In a significant step towards strengthening minority language preservation through AI-led innovation, the BHASHINI Sanchalan/Seva Workshop on Gurmukhi Language Preservation and Digital AI Model Development was conducted on 17 April 2026 at SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi. The workshop was organised by the Digital India BHASHINI Division under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in collaboration with SGTB Khalsa College.

The workshop placed focused emphasis on the Gurmukhi script, which is integral to Punjabi language and literature and holds deep cultural, historical, and religious significance, particularly in Sikh traditions and scriptures. As a language resource in the AI ecosystem, Gurmukhi requires structured efforts in digitisation, dataset creation, and linguistic validation to enable its effective integration into digital platforms and services. The initiative aligns with the broader scope of the Ministry of Minority Affairs in supporting the preservation and promotion of minority and heritage languages.

During the workshop, Shri Shailendra Pal Singh, Senior General Manager, Digital India BHASHINI Division, emphasised the importance of leveraging AI to enable inclusive access to knowledge systems and digital services through Indian languages, and highlighted the need for active participation from academic institutions and language communities in building high-quality datasets and robust language models for Gurmukhi.

Prof. Gurmohinder Singh, Principal, SGTB Khalsa College, emphasised: At the event,
“Bhashini shall contribute immensely to bridge the digital divide in Indian languages. We at SGTB Khalsa College shall have long term collaboration with the team to contribute in Gurmukhi applications.”(UPDATED ON 28TH APRIL 2026)