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In the Union Budget 2025-26, Finance Minister, has introduced the Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme to provide digital textbooks in Indian languages.

What is Bharatiya Bhasha Pustak Scheme?

Aims and Objectives:
- It will provide digital textbooks and study resources for students at the school and university levels, promoting regional languages in the education system.
- The scheme aims to bridge the language gap by providing digital textbooks and study materials in multiple Indian languages.
- It ensures that students from diverse linguistic backgrounds can study subjects in their mother tongue, improving comprehension and retention.
It aligns with the NEP 2020 vision to promote multilingualism in education.
It complements the ASMITA (Augmenting Study Materials in Indian Languages through Translation and Academic Writing) initiative.
- 22,000 books in Indian languages will be developed in the next five years under ASMITA.

The scheme will be implemented in schools, colleges, and universities across India.
Institutions affiliated with UGC, AICTE, and other regulatory bodies will be part of the initiative.
The scheme will focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Social Sciences, Commerce, and Humanities.
Special emphasis on technical education in Indian languages.
The digital books will be available on government-supported e-learning platforms like DIKSHA, e-PG Pathshala, and National Digital Library of India.
AI-based tools will be used to facilitate translations, voice-assisted learning, and personalized study materials.

[2016] ‘SWAYAM’, an initiative of the Government of India, aims at:

(a) Promoting the Self Help Groups in rural areas

(b) Providing financial and technical assistance to young start-up entrepreneurs

(d) Providing affordable and quality education to the citizens for free