Why is it in the news?

• The BhashaNet portal was launched during the Universal Acceptance (UA) Day event on March 21, 2024, to promote digital inclusion and support UA across India.

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• Universal Acceptance (UA) is a critical concept in ensuring that all domain names and email addresses, irrespective of the language or script they are written in, can be accessed and used by all internet-enabled applications, devices, and systems.
• It aims to eliminate barriers that prevent users from accessing digital services due to language-specific or script-specific constraints.

BhashaNet Portal

• The BhashaNet portal, launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI), aims to promote Universal Acceptance across India.
• The portal offers resources and information in multiple Indian languages, widening accessibility and inclusivity for a diverse audience.
• Developers and businesses can access tools and guidelines on the portal to assess and enhance the Universal Acceptance readiness of their applications and systems.
• The portal showcases best practices and case studies from organizations that have successfully implemented Universal Acceptance. These serve as guidance and inspiration for others aiming to achieve UA compliance.