- By Radha Basnet
- Mon, 18 Dec 2023 01:48 PM (IST)
- Source:PTI
PM Modi In Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Uttar Pradesh, inaugurated the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2.0 at Namo Ghat in Kashi and flagged off the Kashi Tamil Sangamam Express between Kanyakumari and Varanasi on Sunday. During his speech at Kashi Tamil Sangamam, PM Modi reached out to the attendees with his speech being translated in real-time using an artificial intelligence-based translation tool called "Bhashini".
"Bhashini" is an artificial intelligence-powered language translation system that enables users to speak in their language while talking to speakers of other Indian languages.
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"Those from Tamil Nadu, I request them to use your earphones (to listen to the speech) using AI technology for the first time," Modi expressed hope that artificial intelligence would make it easier for him to reach out to the people. "This was my first experience. In future, I will use it and you will have to respond. Now, as usual, I speak in Hindi and AI will translate it to Tamil," he said as quoted by news agency PTI.
The prime minister called the bond between Tamil Nadu and Kashi people "unique". "Coming from Tamil Nadu to Kashi means coming from one home of Mahadev to His other home. Coming from Tamil Nadu to Kashi means coming from the place of Madurai Meenakshi to Kashi Vishalakshi’s place," PM Modi said.
"I am sure, the people of Kashi will leave no stone unturned in serving you all. When you leave, along with the blessings of Baba Vishwanath, you will also take with you the taste, culture and memories of Kashi," he added.
About Kashi Tamil Sangamam
The Kashi Tamil Sangamam started on December 17 and will run through the end of the month. 1,400 dignitaries from Puducherry and Tamil Nadu will be taking part in the Kashi Tamil Sangamam. In addition to cultural exchange events, the festival will feature an exhibition that highlights the diverse range of artistic expression, music, handloom items, handicrafts, cuisines, and other unique products from Varanasi and Tamil Nadu.
The Kashi Tamil Sangamam will encompass lectures covering literature, ancient texts, philosophy, spirituality, music, dance, drama, yoga, and Ayurveda. Additionally, seminars are planned on innovation, trade, knowledge exchange, education and next-gen technology.