Why in the news?

• The Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the AI-powered ‘SabhaSaar’ tool.

AI-Powered ‘SabhaSaar’

• What it is?: A government-developed Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that transcribes and generates structured minutes from Gram Sabha meeting videos and audio recordings.
• Developed by: Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj, integrated with Bhashini – the National Language Translation Mission.
• Objective:
  • Streamline and standardize Gram Sabha
  • Enhance governance efficiency by reducing manual workload
  • Promote transparency and timely record-keeping in Panchayat functioning.
• Features:
  • Automated Transcription: Converts audio/video of Gram Sabha meetings into written records.
  • Summarization & Structuring: Extracts key decisions, resolutions, and action points.
  • Multilingual Support: Works in 13 Indian languages + English.
  • Integration with Bhashini: Enables seamless translation for linguistic inclusivity.
  • Uniform Format: Standardizes MoM documentation across states.
• Implementation:
  • Nationwide Usage: All states & UTs directed to use SabhaSaar for Special Gram Sabhas on 15 August 2025.
  • Tripura: First large-scale rollout – 1,194 Gram Panchayats including traditional bodies.
• Significance:
  • Efficiency: Reduces manual work, speeds up documentation
  • Transparency: Provides tamper-proof, accessible records.
  • Standardization: Uniform format across Panchayati Raj institutions.
  • Inclusivity: Multi-language accessibility for diverse regions.
  • Democratic Strengthening: Promotes participatory governance by making records widely available.