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National Translation Mission (NTM)
A central government initiative to translate key academic textbooks and higher education materials into all 22 official Indian languages.
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Highlights and Media
Key Highlights
Democratizing Knowledge
Translating key higher education textbooks into all 22 official Indian languages.
National Register of Translators
Searchable national databank linking translators, evaluators, and industry experts.
Bilingual Dictionaries
Creation of comprehensive bilingual dictionaries in partnership with global publishers.
NTM Budget Allocation Priorities
Strategic distribution of funds across translation activities
Translating academic syllabus books for universities.
Building bilingual dictionaries and machine translation engines.
Providing workshops, certifications, and research grants.
Who is eligible
- Eligible student, academician, or translator residing in India.
Eligibility rules · v1 · effective 1 January 2020
Who is not eligible
- NTM resources are open to all student volunteers, educators, and translators.
How to apply
Register on NRT Portal
Create a translator profile on the National Register of Translators (NRT) official website.
Typical duration · 2 days
Apply for Translation Fellowships
Submit translation proposals or apply for copyright grants for selected academic books.
Typical duration · 15 days
Fellowship Award & Training
Approved translators receive grants and participate in NTM intensive training and orientation workshops.
Typical duration · 10 days
Sources
- National Translation Mission, Central Institute of Indian LanguagesMINISTRY_PORTAL · Fetched 5 July 2026
Additional Details
National Translation Mission (NTM) is a flagship Government of India initiative established to make high-quality knowledge texts and academic materials accessible in all 22 official languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India. Setting up on the recommendation of the National Knowledge Commission, the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) serves as the nodal agency for its operation. NTM aims to democratize knowledge by translating textbooks in 21 disciplines, including Science, Technology, and Humanities. It builds bilingual dictionaries, supports machine translation research, maintains a national register of translators, and provides orientation programs to establish translation as a recognized industry in India.