Microsoft Translator has just included two more Indian languages, Chhattisgarhi and Manipuri, expanding its language support to a total of 20, covering over 95% of India’s population.
Chhattisgarhi is spoken by approximately 16 million people across Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra. Meanwhile, Manipuri is spoken by about 3 million people in Manipur and some communities in Assam and Tripura, as well as parts of Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Microsoft Translator now supports a diverse range of Indian languages, including Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. Additionally, it caters to two other regional languages, Bhojpuri and Chhattisgarhi. Rajiv Kumar, managing director at Microsoft India, expressed excitement about this expansion, stating, “We strongly believe in the transformative power of technology to empower individuals worldwide, providing access to information and opportunities that positively impact lives. With the inclusion of Manipuri and Chhattisgarhi languages in Microsoft Translator, we are proud to enhance our reach and embrace the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of India. Our commitment is to make a meaningful difference through innovative products, using advanced AI technologies to promote social inclusion and collaboration, breaking down barriers and contributing to India’s comprehensive economic growth.”
