Sarvam AI, EkStep Foundation, and AI4Bharat Launch "Listen at Scale" to Deploy Multilingual Voice AI Agents Across India

Indian AI startup Sarvam AI has joined forces with EkStep Foundation and AI4Bharat to launch "Listen at Scale", an initiative focused on deploying multilingual voice AI agents across India. The collaboration leverages Sarvam's generative AI technology, EkStep's expertise in digital public platforms, and AI4Bharat's research in Indian language models.

The initiative addresses India's linguistic diversity by developing conversational AI systems that allow users to interact in multiple Indian languages. Voice-first technologies are designed to improve digital inclusion, particularly for populations with limited literacy or digital skills, by enabling access to information and services through natural conversation rather than text-based interfaces.

The deployment represents a growing trend among Indian AI startups and research institutions to build language-native AI systems tailored to the country's diverse linguistic landscape. By integrating multilingual voice capabilities into digital platforms, the partners aim to bridge the language gap that prevents many Indians from accessing online services.