This IIT-B Professor Is Building AI Around The Languages Indians Actually Speak

In India, the way you describe something can change completely from one language to another. With 22 Scheduled Languages and 700+ dialects, building AI that truly understands India means accounting for far more than English. That’s what BharatGen, led by Prof Ganesh Ramakrishnan, is working toward: building foundational AI around India’s linguistic diversity. But the ambition goes beyond language: it’s truly about ensuring Indians aren’t just using AI, but building and shaping it. For his contribution to making AI work for everyone, Prof Ramakrishnan has been named a Goalkeepers Champion. Watch his story on building AI for India, by India. Read the Gates Foundation Goalkeepers Report for more stories on making AI matter for all- https://goalkeepers.gatesfoundation.org/report/2026-report/ In partnership with @GatesFoundationIndia