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BhashaNet

A Multilingual Internet and Universal Acceptance Initiative

Provides an eco system to enable citizen to easily create, communicate, transact, process and retrieve information with ease in digital medium without language barrier.

Shri S. Krishnan

Secretary (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology)

Internet has transformative potential in democratizing access to information, yet its true efficacy lies in its multilingual adaptation. By championing the Universal Acceptance ini ... Read More

Shri Sushil Pal

Joint Secretary (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology)

Collection of networks defines the internet but networks are incomplete without the Universal Acceptance. For accelerating digital inclusion, the one thing that we can do certainly ... Read More

Dr. Devesh Tyagi

CEO ( NIXI )

India is proud to champion a more inclusive and accessible internet for all. At NIXI, we are firmly committed to fostering a universal acceptance environment where everyone can acc ... Read More

Internationalized Domain Names (IDN)

Website address in local language

(निक्सी.भारत)

Email Address Internationalization (EAI)

E-mail ID in local language

(मेरानाम@निक्सी.भारत)

Universal Acceptance (UA)

All web applications, devices should support the local language website name and email address.

BhashaNet Initiative

Vision
Objective
Mission

To provide a truly multilingual internet, where local language website name and local language email id, work everywhere seamlessly.

To connect with users in their own languages. Bhashanet is working towards enabling people from remote locations and different socioeconomic backgrounds to access the multilingual Internet in India.

Encouraging use of local language website name and email id.
Promoting awareness of local language url and email id.
Developing policies and regulations.
Supporting technical collaboration.
Engagement of Website owners, Web-Developer Community, Web Security experts.

This Infographics shows how universal acceptance works

Announcements

2024 in Review: Milestones in Universal Acceptance Progress

The second annual UA Day was a resounding success, with events held across five geographic regions, uniting stakeholders from technology and DNS industry, academia, civil society, and government to raise awareness of UA and foster collaboration to address barriers to adoption. Thousands of participants from around the world participated in various types of UA awareness, technical training, and strategy events, as well as two new event types introduced this year:

New EAI Self-Certification Guide Defines Categories for Email Products Based on EAI-Readiness

The Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG) has published a new guide to help email service or tool providers, software vendors, and developers to self-certify the readiness of their email services, tools, and utilities for Email Address Internationalization (EAI). The new EAI Self-Certification Guide is the cornerstone of the EAI Self-Certification Program that the UASG’s EAI Working Group (WG) has been developing over the past years, with the support of ICANN org.

ICANN

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) published the 2022 Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) Annual Report. The report provides an overview of the status of IDNs at the top and second levels of the Domain Name System (DNS), as well as the IDN-related work being done by the ICANN organization (ICANN org) and community.

Websites In IDN

Universal Acceptance Websites compliance with Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) list

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Making your website Universal Acceptance ready: Way Forward

Workshop on Making Your email platform UA Ready

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can we register domain names in Indian Languages ?

Check the availability of your desired domain name: You can check if your desired domain name is available in Indian languages by visiting the website of the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) or any accredited registrar that offers Indian language domains.
Choose a registrar: Once you have identified an available domain name, you need to choose a registrar that offers Indian language domains. NIXI provides a list of accredited registrars on its website that offer Indian language domains.
Provide the necessary information: You will need to provide your personal and contact information, as well as the desired domain name and the language/script in which it is written. You may also need to provide additional documentation or verification for Indian language domains.
Complete the registration process: Once you have provided the necessary information, you can complete the registration process through the registrar's website. You may need to pay a registration fee and agree to the terms and conditions of the registrar.
Configure your domain: Once your domain is registered, you can configure it for use with your website, email, or other online services.

It's important to note that the availability of domain names in Indian languages may vary depending on the script and language. Additionally, Indian language domains may have specific requirements or restrictions, so it's important to check with the registrar or NIXI for more information.

How Universal Acceptance can be achieved?

To achieve universal acceptance, it is important for all stakeholders in the Internet ecosystem, including domain name registries, email service providers, application developers, and others, to adopt and implement technical standards that support non-ASCII domain names and email addresses. Additionally, education and awareness-raising efforts can help promote universal acceptance and ensure that users are aware of the options available to them.

What are the Universal Acceptance Guidelines?

The Universal Acceptance (UA) Guidelines are a set of best practices and recommendations for supporting the use of all domain names and email addresses, regardless of their script, language, or format. The guidelines were developed by the Universal Acceptance Steering Group (UASG), a community-led initiative that works to promote Universal Acceptance of all domain names and email addresses.

The UA Guidelines provide detailed recommendations for software and system developers, domain name registries, email service providers, and other stakeholders involved in the management and implementation of Internet systems and applications. The guidelines cover a wide range of topics related to Universal Acceptance, including:

- Domain name registration and administration
- Email address validation and handling
- IDN implementation and support
- Web and application development
- Testing and validation
- User education and awareness

How can we get Email ID in Indian Languages?

To get an email ID in Indian languages, you can follow these steps:

Choose an email service provider: There are several email service providers that offer support for email IDs in Indian languages, such as Google, Microsoft, and Rediffmail. You can choose an email service provider that offers support for your preferred Indian language.
Check the availability of your desired email ID: Once you have chosen an email service provider, you can check if your desired email ID is available in Indian languages. You may need to check the provider's website or contact their support team for more information.
Create a new email account: If your desired email ID is available, you can create a new email account with your chosen email service provider. You will need to provide your personal and contact information, as well as choose your desired email ID and language.
Configure your email settings: Once your email account is created, you can configure your email settings to suit your preferences, such as setting up filters, forwarding, or other email management options.
Start using your email ID: Once your email account is set up and configured, you can start using your email ID in Indian languages for sending and receiving emails.

It's important to note that not all email service providers offer support for email IDs in Indian languages, and the availability of languages may vary depending on the provider. Additionally, some Indian languages may have specific requirements or restrictions, so it's important to check with the email service provider for more information.