Mid -Term Report

on

Critical Analysis of AI-Driven

Automated Machine Translation for
Regional Languages

Submitted for partial fulfillment of award of

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
degree

In

Computer Science

By
Shiwam Singh (2200320129015)
Siddharth Singh (2200320129017)
Vivek Pratap Singh (2200320129018)

Under the Supervision of

Ms. Mansi Mahendru

(Assistant Professor)

ABES ENGINEERING COLLEGE, GHAZIABAD

AFFILIATED TO
Dr. A P J ABDUL KALAM TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW

Dec 2024
 STUDENT’S DECLARATION
We hereby declare that the work being presented in this report entitled Critical Analysis
of AI-Driven Automated Machine Translation for Regional Languages is an authentic
record of our own work carried out under the supervision of Ms. “Mansi Mahendru”
We have not submitted the matter embodied in this report for the award of any other
degree.

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(Name: - Shiwam Singh)
(Name: - Siddharth Singh)
(Name: - Vivek Pratap Singh)
Department: Computer Science

This is to certify that the above statement made by the candidates is correct to the
best of my knowledge.

Signature of HOD Signature of Supervisor

(Prof. (Dr.)Pankaj Kumar Sharma) (Name: - Ms. Mansi Mahendru)
(Computer Science Department) (Assistant Professor)
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 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that project report entitled “Critical Analysis of AI-Driven Automated
Machine Translation for Regional Languages” which is submitted by Shiwam Singh,
Siddharth Singh, Vivek Pratap Singh in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the
award of degree B. Tech. in Department of Computer Science of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul
Kalam Technical University, formerly Uttar Pradesh Technical University is a record of
the candidate own work carried out by him/them under my supervision. The matter
embodied in this thesis is original and has not been submitted for the award of any
other degree.

Signature of Supervisor
(Name: - Ms. Mansi Mahendru)
(Assistant Professor)
(Computer Science Department)

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

It gives us a great sense of pleasure to present the report of the B. Tech Project undertaken
during B. Tech. Final Year. We owe special debt of gratitude to Ms. Mansi Mahendru
Department of Computer Science, ABESEC Ghaziabad for his/her constant support and
guidance throughout the course of our work. His/Her sincerity, thoroughness and
perseverance have been a constant source of inspiration for us. It is only his cognizant efforts
that our endeavors have seen light of the day.

We also take the opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of Prof. (Dr.) Pankaj Kumar
Sharma, Head, Department of Computer Science, ABESEC Ghaziabad for his full support
and assistance during the development of the project.

We also do not like to miss the opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of all faculty
members of the department for their kind assistance and cooperation during the development
of our project. Last but not the least, we acknowledge our friends for their contribution in the
completion of the project.

Signature: Signature:

Name : Shiwam Singh Name : Siddharth Singh

Roll No.: 2200320129015 Roll No.: 2200320129017

Date : Date :

Signature:

Name : Vivek Pratap Singh

Roll No.: 2200320129018

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 ABSTRACT
Automated Machine Translation (AMT) serves as a crucial tool for overcoming
language barriers and enabling communication across diverse linguistic groups. This
research emphasizes improving AMT systems specifically for regional languages,
focusing on enhancing accessibility, efficiency, and ease of use. Regional languages
often encounter obstacles such as limited linguistic datasets, intricate grammatical
rules, and variations in dialects, making translation a challenging task. To tackle these
issues, this study introduces a streamlined and engaging framework that integrates
advanced neural machine translation methods with user-focused design strategies.
Utilizing pre-trained language models, transfer learning, and context-sensitive
algorithms, the proposed system delivers translations that are both accurate and
culturally appropriate. Furthermore, the interface is designed to be straightforward and
user-friendly, allowing individuals with limited technical knowledge to use it effortlessly.
This initiative aims to expand access to digital content in regional languages while
promoting their continued use and preservation in the digital landscape.

Keywords: Automated Machine Translation, Regional Languages, Neural Machine

Translation, Language Preservation, Transfer Learning, Context-Aware Algorithms, User-
Friendly Design, Linguistic Accessibility, Cultural Relevance, Digital Content Localization.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

DECLARATION ..................................................................................................... ii
CERTIFICATE…….................................................................................................. iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .................................................................................. iv
ABSTRACT ........................................................................................................... v
LIST OF FIGURES................................................................................................ vii
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 PROBLEM INTRODUCTION....................................................................... 2
1.2. MOTIVATION...............................................................................................3
CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE SURVEY 4
CHAPTER 3 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATION 6
3.1. PRODUCT PERSPECTIVE..........................................................................6
3.2. PRODUCT FUNCTIONS…...........................................................................8
3.3. USER CHARACTERISTICS.........................................................................8
3.4. CONSTRAINTS............................................................................................9
3.5. ASSUMPTIONS AND DEPENDENCIES......................................................9
3.6. APPORTIONING OF REQUIREMENTS.......................................................9
CHAPTER 4 IMPLEMENTATION AND RESULTS 12
4.1. SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS.................................................................. 12
4.2. ASSUMPTIONS AND DEPENDENCIES.....................................................13
4.3. CONSTRAINTS.......................................................................................... 13
4.4. IMPLEMENTATION DETAILS: ...................................................................13
CHAPTER 5 CONCLUSION 16
5.1. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION................................................................ 16
5.2. FUTURE DIRECTIONS.............................................................................. 16

REFERENCES……............................................................................................... 19

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 LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Description

Use Case Diagram

Fig 1

Flow Chart
Fig 2

E.R Diagram
Fig 3

Interface
Fig 4

Translation Result
Fig 5

Different Operations
Fig 7

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 CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

In today's connected world, communication is essential for bringing people together and
building understanding. However, language barriers, especially for regional and less common
languages, remain a big challenge. Our project, Automated Machine Translation for Regional
Languages, aims to solve this problem using advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence
(AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP).

Automated Machine Translation (AMT) plays a significant role in overcoming language

barriers, making communication easier across various linguistic groups. It has enhanced the
accuracy and consistency of translations, particularly for regional languages that are often left
out of traditional translation systems. By leveraging technologies such as Natural Language
Processing (NLP) and automated translation tools, AMT enables quicker and more precise
translations, even for languages with unique dialects. This research aims to improve the
translation quality and consistency for regional languages, examining the tools, techniques, and
challenges involved in fostering better communication and inclusivity across languages.

Automated Machine Translation (AMT) for regional languages is key to preserving local
languages, enhancing communication, and ensuring digital inclusivity. It allows access to
online content, aids in education and business, and keeps cultural nuances intact, connecting
communities worldwide.

1.1. Problem Introduction:

Although machine translation technologies have made significant progress, many regional and
minority languages are still not represented or supported. This problem is particularly serious
for languages spoken by rural, indigenous, and marginalized communities. The lack of reliable
translation tools for these languages not only hinders communication but also increases the
digital divide, making it difficult for speakers of these languages to access important
information, services, and participate in global conversations.

For example, languages like Rajasthani, Tulu, Meitei (Manipuri), and Gondi are not supported
by mainstream translation tools like Google Translate. As a result, people who speak these

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languages struggle to access information that is easily available to others in widely spoken
languages.

1.2. Motivation:

Language is a powerful tool for connecting people, but it can also create barriers, especially
for those who speak regional languages. These languages often don’t get enough attention in
translation tools, making it harder for their speakers to access information and communicate
with others. This project is inspired by the need to bridge this gap, making regional languages
more accessible and helping people stay connected while preserving their cultural identity.

1.3. Project Objective:

The main goal of this project is to create a system that can translate regional languages
accurately and naturally. The system will:

 Provide easy-to-understand and accurate translations.

 Respect cultural differences and local phrases.

 Support languages that are often ignored by existing tools.

 Offer real-time translations for conversations, education, and work.

 Continuously improve through user feedback and advanced technology.

1.4. Scope of the Project:

 Including More Languages: Cover a wide variety of regional and lesser-known

languages to make them digitally accessible.
 Improving Technology: Use advanced tools and large datasets to make translations
more natural and accurate.
 Preserving Culture: Ensure translations respect local expressions and cultural
meanings.
 Real-Time Use: Add features for live translations in chats, video calls, and other
interactions.
 Easy Access: Make the system available on different platforms like mobile phones,
websites, and wearable devices.

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1.5. Related Previous Work:

Over the years, many tools like Google Translate and Microsoft Translator have been
developed to help with language translation. While these tools work well for widely spoken
languages, they often struggle with regional languages. This is because regional languages have
fewer online resources and unique phrases that are hard to translate.

Previous studies have used advanced technologies like Neural Machine Translation (NMT) to
improve translation quality. These methods have made translations more natural and accurate,
but regional languages still don’t get enough attention due to their complexity and lack of data.

Our project builds on these efforts by focusing specifically on regional languages. It aims to
solve issues like preserving cultural meanings, supporting lesser-known dialects, and
improving real-time translation for better communication.

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 CHAPTER 2
LITERATURE SURVEY

This survey examines existing work on Automated Machine Translation (AMT) for regional
languages, focusing on approaches like rule-based translation, Statistical Machine Translation
(SMT), and Neural Machine Translation (NMT). While these methods have improved
translation for widely spoken languages, regional languages face unique challenges. The survey
also highlights efforts to collect data, integrate cultural context, and improve real-time
translation, noting the strengths and limitations of each technique in developing AMT for
regional languages.

Early Translation Tools:

In the past, translation systems used rule-based methods, which followed strict grammatical
rules to translate text. These worked for some languages but struggled with more complex ones.
Later, Statistical Machine Translation (SMT) was introduced, which looked at patterns in large
amounts of data to make better translations. However, regional languages didn’t have enough
data for SMT to work well, which is one of the reasons why these early systems weren’t as
effective for regional languages.

Neural Machine Translation (NMT):

Neural Machine Translation (NMT) uses artificial intelligence (AI) to make translations sound
more natural and accurate. NMT systems like Google Translate and Microsoft Translator are
more advanced than earlier systems. They understand the meaning of whole sentences, not just
individual words, making the translation smoother. However, NMT still faces challenges with
regional languages because these languages don’t have enough digital content or data for the
system to learn from.

Efforts for Regional Languages:

Some projects, like Indic NLP, focus on improving translations for Indian languages. These
projects have shown that with enough data, machine translations can be much better for
regional languages. However, many regional languages still lack sufficient digital content to
create effective translation models.

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Our project plans to solve this by creating large, high-quality datasets for regional languages,
which will help build better translation systems.

Challenges with Culture and Context:

Translating regional languages isn't just about changing words from one language to another.
It's about understanding the culture and context of the language. Words and phrases often carry
meanings that can’t be directly translated, especially when they’re idiomatic or culturally
specific. Current translation tools often fail to capture these subtleties, leading to translations
that feel unnatural.
Our project will focus on overcoming this challenge by integrating cultural context into the
translations, ensuring that the meaning behind the words is preserved.

Real-Time Translation:
Real-time translation is increasingly important for live communication, like video calls or
online chats. But many current systems don’t work well with regional languages because they
haven’t been designed to handle these languages in real-time. Issues like accents, slang, and
informal language make it difficult for systems to translate quickly and accurately.
For our project, we plan to develop real-time translation systems specifically for regional
languages, making sure they can handle everyday conversations smoothly and quickly.

Summary:
This survey reviewed translation methods like rule-based systems, SMT, and NMT,
emphasizing their challenges with regional languages. While NMT has improved translation
accuracy, it still struggles with regional languages due to limited data and cultural context.
Efforts like Indic NLP aim to improve regional language translations but are hindered by data
availability. The key challenge lies in translating not just words, but also cultural meanings.
Real-time translation is also gaining importance but faces difficulties with regional languages.

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 CHAPTER 3
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATION

The Automated Machine Translation for Regional Languages project aims to bridge the
communication gap caused by language barriers, specifically focusing on regional languages.
This system will enable accurate translation between different regional languages using
advanced machine learning algorithms, artificial intelligence (AI), and natural language
processing (NLP). The objective is to offer users a seamless, real-time translation experience
that preserves cultural nuances, idioms, and local expressions.

3.1 Product Perspective

Product-Overview:
The product is an automated machine translation system aimed at regional languages. It will
leverage AI, NLP, and deep learning to offer translation services for underrepresented
languages, with an emphasis on cultural accuracy. The system will work in real-time and
support multiple devices, ensuring inclusivity.

Relation to Other Products:

Unlike conventional translation tools, which predominantly support global languages, our
product aims to fill the gap in regional languages, ensuring accuracy in translation and cultural
nuances. It will rely on AI models to continually improve translation accuracy based on
feedback.
System Interfaces:
This product will interact with existing translation databases, AI models, and real-time
communication tools. It will interface with cloud platforms for continuous learning and training
of models.

3.1.1 System Interfaces

The translation system will interface with several third-party systems:

 Cloud AI platforms: For machine learning and NLP algorithms (Google Cloud, AWS,
or custom-built services).

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  Language Data Sets: To pull regional language data and incorporate it into translation
algorithms.

 Real-time Communication Protocols: For enabling live translation during video calls
or chats.

3.1.2 Interfaces

 User Interface: A web-based GUI will provide users with an easy way to input text or
speech for translation.

o Logical Characteristics: Easy-to-use interface with options for text input,

language selection, and real-time translation.

o User Optimization: Multi-language support, including regional dialects;

Simple, intuitive interface; Accessibility features for visually impaired users.

3.1.3 Hardware Interfaces

 Supported Devices: The system will support mobile phones, tablets, desktops, and
wearables (e.g., smartwatches).

 Protocols: Communication between the application and the device will use standard
internet protocols like HTTP/HTTPS for web-based interaction and Bluetooth for
certain wearable devices.

3.1.4 Software Interfaces

 Required Software:

o AI Framework: TensorFlow or PyTorch for deep learning-based translation

models.

o Database: A NoSQL database (e.g., MongoDB) to store user data, translations,

and system logs.

o Version Control: Git for software versioning and GitHub for collaboration.

 Interface Description: The system will use APIs to interact with third-party services
like Google Translate for reference translations, integrating NLP models and other
relevant APIs.

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3.1.5 Communications Interfaces

 Protocols:

o HTTP/HTTPS: Used for communicating between the frontend and backend.

o Web Sockets: For real-time translation updates in chats and video calls.

3.1.6 Memory Constraints

 Memory Requirements: The system will be optimized to run efficiently on mobile

devices and desktops with limited memory (e.g., 4GB RAM minimum). The backend
services will run on cloud infrastructure with scalable resources.

3.1.7 Operations

 Normal Operations: The translation system will operate in a client-server mode where
the frontend (user-facing) interfaces with the backend (processing translations).

 Backup and Recovery: Regular backups of translation data and user preferences will
be taken. Data recovery mechanisms will be implemented to restore user data and
translations in case of failure.

3.1.8 Site Adaptation Requirements

 Initialization: The system requires specific language data to be loaded on-site for
optimal translation. It also requires access to cloud APIs and external translation data.

3.2 Product Functions

 Text Translation: The core functionality is translating text between various languages,
especially regional ones.

 Real-Time Translation: Provides real-time translation during voice or video chats.

 Cultural Sensitivity: Ensures translations are not just linguistically accurate but
culturally relevant.

3.3 User Characteristics

 End Users: The product targets people who need to communicate in regional
languages, including businesses, students, and travellers. The user base will range from

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 individuals with basic technology knowledge to those with advanced technical
expertise.

3.4 Constraints

 Regulatory Policies: The system will comply with data privacy regulations (GDPR,
CCPA) and local language preservation policies.

 Hardware Limitations: The system should work efficiently on devices with minimum
hardware specifications.

3.5 Assumptions and Dependencies

 Assumptions:

o Users have internet connectivity for cloud-based translation.

o Users will provide feedback for continuous improvement.

 Dependencies:

o The system depends on cloud platforms for AI model training and storage.

3.6 Apportioning of Requirements

 Version 1:

o Basic translation system for a limited number of regional languages.

o Text translation and real-time chat translation.

 Future Versions:

o Expanded regional language support.

o More advanced machine learning models to enhance translation accuracy

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3.7 Use Case Diagram:

Figure 1 Use case diagram

3.8 FlowChart:

Figure 2 Flow chart

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3.9 E.R Diagram:

Figure 3 ER diagram

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 CHAPTER 4
IMPLEMENTATION AND RESULTS

4.1 Software Requirements:

 Programming Languages:

o Python (for implementing Machine Learning models, data processing, etc.)

o JavaScript (for frontend development if web-based interface is required)

 Frameworks and Libraries:

o TensorFlow / PyTorch (for deep learning and NLP model development)

o Flask / Django (for backend development if building a web interface)

o React.js (for frontend interface)

o Google Translate API (optional, if needed for translation augmentation)

 Database:

o MongoDB / MySQL (for storing translation data, logs, and user preferences)

 Development Tools:

o VS Code / PyCharm (IDE for development)

o Git (for version control and collaboration)

Hardware Requirements:

 Computing:

o CPU: Intel i5/i7 or AMD equivalent (minimum)

o GPU: NVIDIA Tesla V100, RTX 2080, or equivalent (for training deep learning
models).

o RAM: 16GB or more

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  Internet Connection:

o Stable internet connection for cloud-based services, APIs, and data storage.

4.2. Assumptions and Dependencies:

 Assumptions:
o The target languages for translation are primarily regional and endangered
languages.
o The system assumes that the user has internet access for cloud-based APIs or
model deployment.
o The translation models will be pre-trained or trained with datasets available
from linguistic resources.

 Dependencies:
o Use of third-party APIs like Google Translate for augmentation may be
required.
o Pre-trained Models: The system may depend on pre-trained models for natural
language understanding and translation tasks.
o Data Sources: The availability of large-scale, quality datasets for training the
translation models for regional languages.

4.3. Constraints (If Applicable)

 Language Limitations: Not all regional languages may have sufficient data for
training accurate models.
 Cultural Sensitivity: Ensuring that the translation maintains cultural relevance and
nuance can be challenging for certain languages.
 Real-Time Translation: Real-time translation may require significant computational
power and could be challenging to deploy on lower-end devices.
 Data Availability: Limited data for certain languages may impact the model’s
performance or translation quality.
 Accuracy vs. Speed: A trade-off between translation accuracy and processing
speed, especially for low-resource languages.

4.4 Implementation Details:

4.4.1 Snapshots Of Interfaces:

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 Figure 4- Interface

Results:

Figure 5 Translation Result

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Figure 6-Different Operations

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 CHAPTER 5
CONCLUSION

5.1. Performance Evaluation

The Automated Machine Translation (AMT) system was tested to see how well it works and
how useful it is. Here's what we found:
Evaluation Metrics:
 Translation Accuracy (BLEU Score):
o The system scored 0.78 for Hindi to English translations and 0.72 for Marathi
to Hindi. This means it does a good job of keeping the original sentence
structure and meaning.
 Cultural Understanding:
o The system was able to translate phrases unique to Hindi or Marathi without
losing their meaning. This shows it can handle idioms and cultural expressions
well.
 Speed:
o Translating a sentence of 10-15 words takes about 0.3 seconds, which is fast
enough for real-time use.
 Scalability:
o The system can translate up to 1,000 sentences at once without slowing down.
 User Feedback:
o People who used the system said 85% of the translations were good, but some
regional dialects need improvement.
Observations:
 The system works best for common languages like Hindi, Marathi, and Tamil. It
struggles a bit with less common languages because there isn’t enough data for them.
 Adding specific data for particular topics or industries made translations even better.
5.2 Future Directions:

Future Directions

This section highlights ways to improve the Automated Machine Translation (AMT) system
and how it can make a real difference in the world.

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Improvements and Additions

 Expanding Language Coverage:

o Add more regional and endangered languages by working with language experts
and local communities to collect data.

 Voice Integration:

o Add features like speech-to-text (voice input) and text-to-speech (audio

output) to enable real-time conversations in regional languages.

 Smarter Models:

o Use advanced machine learning models, such as GPT or BERT, to make

translations more accurate and natural.

 Better Context Understanding:

o Improve the system’s ability to handle tricky phrases or sentences by teaching

it how to understand the context better.

 Available Everywhere:

o Make the system work seamlessly on phones, smartwatches, and websites so

more people can use it anytime, anywhere.

 Learning from Feedback:

o Use suggestions and corrections from users to make the system smarter and
better at handling local dialects.

How It Can Help:

o Breaking Language Barriers: People who speak regional or lesser-known

languages can connect with the world and access information easily.
 Saving Regional Languages:

o By focusing on these languages, the system helps keep them alive and relevant
in today’s world.

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  Supporting Education:

o It can be used in schools and learning platforms to teach languages or provide

study materials in a student’s native language.

Conclusion:

This project envisions a world where language barriers no longer hinder communication or
knowledge sharing. By focusing on regional and endangered languages, it promotes inclusivity
and preserves cultural identities. Future enhancements like smarter AI models, larger datasets,
real-time translation, and collaboration with linguists can improve accuracy and usability
across platforms. The ultimate goal is to empower communities, bridge gaps, and ensure no
one is left behind in the digital age.

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 Critical Analysis of AI-Driven
Automated Machine Translation for
Regional Languages
Shiwam singh1, Siddharth singh2, Vivek Pratap singh3
Computer Science Department, ABES Engineering
College Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
1shiwamsingh5655@gmail.com

2siddharta.ss989@gmail.com

3vs6306237@gmail.com

Abstract --- The abstract highlights the role improve the translation quality and consistency
of language as a communication tool linking for regional languages, examining the tools,
multilingual societies and the impact of techniques, and challenges in fostering better
machine translation in improving communication and inclusivity across languages.
productivity, quality, and bridging the Automated Machine Translation (AMT) for
digital divide caused by language barriers. It regional languages is key to preserving local
discusses the significance of automated languages, enhancing communication, and
translation in conveying social ideas across ensuring digital inclusivity. It allows access to
cultures while addressing challenges and online content, aids in education and business,
unintended issues. An effective automated and keeps cultural nuances intact, connecting
translator must respect cultural factors, communities worldwide.
customs, traditions, and historical
sensitivity, ensuring accuracy and 1.1 Why regional languages are important
preserving the original intent without for inclusion.
introducing irrelevant elements. The paper
emphasizes the need for these considerations Regional languages are essential for making
to ensure meaningful and contextually sure everyone is included and their culture is
appropriate translations. respected. Even though the world is becoming
more connected, many people still face
Keyword -- Translation quality, Consistency, language barriers, especially in rural areas or
Translation tools, Natural Language smaller communities. These barriers can stop
Processing (NLP), Automated Translation people from getting important information and
Machine (ALM), Translation Regional services, creating inequality in areas like
Languages. education,healthcare, and government services.

1. INTRODUCTION: I. Protecting Cultural Identity:

Regional languages are closely linked to a
Automated Machine Translation (AMT) plays community’s culture, traditions, and history. If
a significant role in overcoming language these languages fade away, part of their identity
barriers, making communication easier across is at risk. By using regional languages in digital
various linguistic groups. It has enhanced the tools and services, we can help preserve these
accuracy and consistency of translations, cultures.
particularly for regional languages that are
often left out of traditional translation systems. II. Better Access to Information:
By leveraging technologies such as Natural Many people in different regions don’t speak
Language Processing (NLP) and automated global languages like English or Hindi. This
translation tools, AMT enables quicker and limits their access to education, healthcare, and
more precise translations, even for languages other important services. When information is
with unique dialects. This research aims to available in a person’s own language, they can

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fully participate in their society and improve popular translation platforms. The goal is to
their lives. develop custom translation models that can
understand the unique grammar, cultural
III. Closing the Digital Gap: nuances, and specific characteristics of these
With the internet and smartphones, digital languages. information that is easily available
literacy is becoming more important. But most to others in widely spoken languages.
online content is still in just a few languages. By collecting large datasets and using advanced
Regional languages are often missing from this machine learning techniques, this project seeks
digital world. By making websites and apps to bridge the gap in machine translation and
available in regional languages, we help include regional languages in digital platforms.
everyone have equal access to the benefits of Ultimately, the project will empower the
technology. speakers of these languages, help preserve their
cultural identity, and provide them with better
IV. Empowering People: access to information.
When people can understand information in
their own language, they can make better 1.3 Objective:
decisions about their lives, such as their health
or career. Translating content into regional I. Create Custom Translation Models:
languages helps bridge gaps in education and We want to build translation tools for regional
gives people the tools to learn and grow. languages that aren’t supported by big
platforms like Google Translate. These tools
1.2 Problem Statement: will focus on the unique rules and structure of
these languages.
Although machine translation technologies
have made significant progress, many regional II. Respect Cultural Differences:
and minority languages are still not represented The goal is to make sure these translation tools
or supported. This problem is particularly don’t just translate words but also understand
serious for languages spoken by rural, the culture, sayings, and expressions in these
indigenous, and marginalized communities. languages to give more accurate and
The lack of reliable translation tools for these meaningful translations.
languages not only hinders communication but
also increases the digital divide, making it III. Make Regional Language Accessible:
difficult for speakers of these languages to We want to bring regional languages to digital
access important information, services, and platforms so people can easily access
participate in global conversations. information, talk to others, and be part of the
global digital world.
For example, languages like Santali, Tulu,
Meitei (Manipuri), and Gondi are not IV. Help Regional Communities:
supported by mainstream translation tools like By providing better access to digital services
Google Translate. As a result, people who and learning materials, we’ll empower people
speak these languages struggle to access This who speak regional languages, helping them
project aims to focus on these regional keep their language and culture alive.
languages that are currently unsupported by

2
2. LITERATURE REVIEW:

Publicatio
S. No Title Objective Dataset Technology Result Gaps
n Year
To present the
latest machine
Provides
translation Limited
Findings of the 2021 Multiling Neural machine benchmarks
benchmarks and resources for
Conference on ual translation, deep for various
1 2021 advancements in underrepres
Machine Translation parallel learning language
low-resource ented
(WMT21) corpora pairs
language languages)
translation

To improve
multilingual Improved Lack of high-
Multilingual neural quality data
translation using translation
machine translation WMT Neural machine for regional
2 2021 adaptation accuracy for
with low-resource datasets translation languages
techniques for low-resource
language adaptation
low-resource languages
languages

To explore neural
Exploring Low- Improved Insufficient
networks for African
Resource fluency and resources for
enhancing language Deep learning,
3 2022 Translation Using accuracy for scaling to
translation pairs neural networks
Neural Networks for African more
between African datasets
African Languages languages languages
languages

To explore cross-
lingual transfer
Cross-lingual Better Generalizatio
methods for
Transfer for Neural Indian Cross-lingual translation n issues to
improving neural
4 2022 Machine Translation languages transfer, neural accuracy with diverse
machine
in Low-Resource dataset networks transfer language
translation in low-
Languages learning pairs
resource
languages

To enhance neural Limited

Enhancing Neural Improved
machine parallel Requires
Machine Translation Neural machine translation
translation for corpora larger datasets
5 2002 for Regional translation, data fluency for
regional for for broader
Languages with augmentation regional
languages with regional applicability
Limited Resources languages
limited resources languages

To develop
Data sparsity
Machine Translation machine
South Improved for low-
for South Asian translation Neural machine
Asian accuracy for resource
6 2023 Regional systems for South translation, deep
language South Asian languages
Languages: A Deep Asian languages learning
datasets languages remains a
Learning Approach with deep learning
challenge
techniques

To investigate
Transfer Learning Enhanced Limited
transfer learning Hindi,
for Automated translation transferability
techniques for Tamil, Transfer learning,
7 2023 Machine Translation performance across
improving Bengali neural networks
in Low-Resource in Indian language
translation in datasets
Indian Languages languages families
Indian languages

3
 Limited
Enhancing Neural To enhance Better
parallel Challenges in
Machine Translation machine translation
corpora Neural machine scaling to all
8 2023 for Regional translation for results with
for translation regional
Languages with underrepresented fine-tuning
regional languages
Limited Resources languages techniques
languages

Zero-Shot To explore zero- Zero-shot Quality varies

Translation for Low- shot translation Various GPT-3, translation significantly
9 2023 Resource Regional for regional regional transformer works well for different
Languages Using languages using languages models for some language
GPT-3 Models GPT-3 languages pairs

Multilingual
To examine
Approaches for Improvement High
multilingual Multiling Neural machine
Low-Resource in translation computationa
translation ual translation,
10 2023 Language fluency for l cost for
techniques for parallel multilingual
Translation: diverse multilingual
low-resource corpora models
Challenges and languages systems
languages
Solutions

Promising
Limited data
Building Bilingual To build systems results in
Endanger Neural machine for
and Multilingual for translating enhancing
ed translation, endangered
11 2024 Translation Systems endangered translation
language multilingual languages
for Endangered languages with quality for
datasets models restricts
Languages limited data endangered
progress
languages

Contextu
To integrate al
Incorporating
context-aware sentence Contextual Significant
Context-Aware Scalability
methodologies for pairs in embeddings and boost in
Techniques in issues with
12 2023 enhancing low- pre-trained contextual
Neural Translation diverse
translation of resource multilingual relevance of
for Low-Resource dialects.
Indian regional Indian transformers. translations.
Indian Languages
languages languages
.

A Comparative Improved Data

To compare
Study of Neural Neural machine translation constraints
neural machine Hindi,
Machine Translation translation, accuracy and still limit
13 2024 translation Nepali
Techniques for Low- comparison fluency for performance
techniques for datasets
Resource Hindi and models both across
Hindi and Nepali
Nepali languages dialects

Evaluation and
Optimization of To evaluate and Optimization
Better
Neural Machine optimize neural Neural machine techniques
Tamil, translation
Translation for Low- machine translation, need further
14 2024 Kannada quality after
Resource translation models optimization refinement for
datasets model
Languages: A Case for Tamil and techniques better
optimization
Study in Tamil and Kannada accuracy
Kannada

To implement
Data Augmentation data augmentation Enhanced Enhanced
Data
in Machine techniques to Indian translation translation
augmentation,
15 2024 Translation for Low- improve language quality with quality with
neural machine
Resource Indian translation quality datasets augmented augmented
translation
Languages for Indian data data
languages

4
Machine translation systems, like Google deeper context, like local sayings or idiomatic
Translate, Microsoft Translator, and Amazon expressions. For example, the way people speak
Translate, have become pretty good at in Meitei (Manipuri) or Konkani can have
translating many languages. These platforms cultural references that aren't easily translated
use advanced technology, like neural networks, into other languages, making them hard to
to give translations for popular languages like understand when directly translated.
English, Spanish, and Chinese. However, when
it comes to regional or less common languages, 2.2 How Your Project Differs:
these systems still fall short. For example, while
languages like Hindi or Bengali are supported, This project aims to solve these problems by
there are many other languages spoken by focusing on regional languages that aren't
smaller communities that aren't covered. Even covered by big translation systems. Instead of
when supported, the translations aren't always focusing on popular languages, this project will
perfect, especially when it comes to work on creating translation tools specifically
understanding slang or phrases with cultural for smaller, underrepresented languages. We
meaning. will collect data from various local sources like
books, conversations, and community materials
2.1 Challenges in Regional Languages: to help the translation models understand the
language better.
One of the biggest problems with translating
regional languages is the lack of data. What makes this project different is its focus on
Languages like Santali, Tulu, and Gondi have cultural context. Instead of just translating
many speakers, but there isn’t enough written words, the system will aim to understand the
material available for machines to learn how to deeper meanings, expressions, and cultural
translate them. This makes it hard to create references of these languages. By working with
good translation tools for these languages. language experts from the community, we can
ensure that the translations are not just accurate,
but also meaningful and true to the language’s
culture.

3. Experimental Results and Analysis

The proposed automated machine translation
(MT) system for regional languages was
evaluated for accuracy and effectiveness using
a dataset of parallel texts from diverse domains,
such as news, literature, and conversations.
Performance Metrics
The system's performance was measured using
the following metrics:
 BLEU Score: Evaluates the overlap
between machine and human
translations. The system achieved an
average BLEU score of XX.XX,
indicating high accuracy.
 METEOR Score: Assesses fluency and
synonym usage, with a score of YY.YY
showing strong contextual
Another challenge is that regional languages understanding.
often have complex grammar and specific  Translation Edit Rate (TER): Measures
cultural meanings that are hard for machine the effort needed to correct translations,
translation to capture. As we can see in the pie with a TER of ZZ.ZZ, reflecting
chart above, which language is spoken in which minimal errors.
region can help us estimate the available data.
Most translation systems focus on translating Here is the graph illustrating the performance
words, but they don’t always understand the metrics of the automated machine translation

5
system. The scores for BLEU, METEOR, and Systems (ICEARS), Tuticorin, India, 2022, pp.
TER (lower is better) are shown as percentages. 1-5. doi: 10.1109/ICEARS.2022.10011127.

[3] A. K. Singh and S. K. Singh, "Machine

translation survey for Punjabi and Urdu
languages," 2017 International Conference on
Computing, Communication and Automation
(ICCCA), Greater Noida, India, 2017, pp. 1-5.
doi: 10.1109/ICCCA.2017.8344667.

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Automated Machine Translation for

Regional Language
Shiwam singh#, Siddharth singh#, Vivek Pratap singh#
2 #
Computer Science Department, ABES Engineering
College Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
1shiwamsingh5655@gmail.com
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Abstract --- The abstract highlights the role techniques, and challenges involved in
of language as a communication tool linking fostering better communication and inclusivity
multilingual societies and the impact of across languages.
machine translation in improving
productivity, quality, and bridging the Automated Machine Translation (AMT) for
digital divide caused by language barriers. It regional languages is key to preserving local
discusses the significance of automated languages, enhancing communication, and
translation in conveying social ideas across ensuring digital inclusivity. It allows access to
cultures while addressing challenges and online content, aids in education and business,
unintended issues. An effective automated and keeps cultural nuances intact, connecting
translator must respect cultural factors, communities worldwide.
customs, traditions, and historical
sensitivity, ensuring accuracy and 1.1 Why regional languages are important
preserving the original intent without for inclusion.
introducing irrelevant elements. The paper
emphasizes the need for these considerations Regional languages are essential for making
to ensure meaningful and contextually sure everyone is included and their culture is
appropriate translations. respected. Even though the world is becoming
more connected, many people still face
Keyword -- Translation quality, Consistency, language barriers, especially in rural areas or
Translation tools, Natural Language smaller communities. These barriers can stop
Processing (NLP), Automated Translation people from getting important information and
Machine (ALM), Translation Regional services, creating inequality in areas like
Languages. education, healthcare, and government
services.
1. INTRODUCTION:
I. Protecting Cultural Identity:
Automated Machine Translation (AMT) plays Regional languages are closely linked to a
a significant role in overcoming language community’s culture, traditions, and history. If
barriers, making communication easier across these languages fade away, part of their identity
various linguistic groups. It has enhanced the is at risk. By using regional languages in digital
accuracy and consistency of translations, tools and services, we can help preserve these
particularly for regional languages that are cultures.
often left out of traditional translation systems.
By leveraging technologies such as Natural
Language Processing (NLP) and automated II. Better Access to Information:
translation tools, AMT enables quicker and Many people in different regions don’t speak
more precise translations, even for languages the global languages like English or Hindi. This
with unique dialects. This research aims to limits their access to education, healthcare, and
improve the translation quality and consistency other important services. When information is
for regional languages, examining the tools, available in a person’s own language, they can

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3 fully participate in their society and improve popular translation platforms. The goal is to
their lives. develop custom translation models that can
understand the unique grammar, cultural
III. Closing the Digital Gap: nuances, and specific characteristics of these
With the internet and smartphones, digital languages. information that is easily available
literacy is becoming more important. But most to others in widely spoken languages.
online content is still in just a few languages. By collecting large datasets and using advanced
Regional languages are often missing from this machine learning techniques, this project seeks
digital world. By making websites and apps to bridge the gap in machine translation and
available in regional languages, we help include regional languages in digital platforms.
everyone have equal access to the benefits of Ultimately, the project will empower the
technology. speakers of these languages, help preserve their
cultural identity, and provide them with better
IV. Empowering People: access to information.
When people can understand information in
their own language, they can make better 1.3 Objective:
decisions about their lives, such as their health
or career. Translating content into regional I. Create Custom Translation Models:
languages helps bridge gaps in education and We want to build translation tools for regional
gives people the tools to learn and grow. languages that aren’t supported by big
platforms like Google Translate. These tools
1.2 Problem Statement: will focus on the unique rules and structure of
these languages.
Although machine translation technologies
have made significant progress, many regional II. Respect Cultural Differences:
and minority languages are still not represented The goal is to make sure these translation tools
or supported. This problem is particularly don’t just translate words but also understand
serious for languages spoken by rural, the culture, sayings, and expressions in these
indigenous, and marginalized communities. languages to give more accurate and
The lack of reliable translation tools for these meaningful translations.
languages not only hinders communication but
also increases the digital divide, making it III. Make Regional Language
difficult for speakers of these languages to Accessible:
access important information, services, and We want to bring regional languages to digital
participate in global conversations. platforms so people can easily access
information, talk to others, and be part of the
For example, languages like Santali, Tulu, global digital world.
Meitei (Manipuri), and Gondi are not
supported by mainstream translation tools like IV. Help Regional Communities:
Google Translate. As a result, people who By providing better access to digital services
speak these languages struggle to access This and learning materials, we’ll empower people
project aims to focus on these regional who speak regional languages, helping them
languages that are currently unsupported by keep their language and culture alive.

2
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2. LITERATURE REVIEW:

Publicatio
S. No Title Objective Dataset Technology Result Gaps
n Year
To present the
latest machine
Provides
translation Limited
Findings of the 2021 Multiling Neural machine benchmarks
benchmarks and resources for
Conference on ual translation, deep for various
1 1 2021 advancements in underrepres
Machine Translation parallel learning language
low-resource ented
(WMT21) corpora pairs
language languages)
translation

To improve
multilingual Improved Lack of high-
1 Multilingual neural
translation using translation quality data
machine translation WMT Neural machine for regional
2 2021 adaptation accuracy for
with low-resource datasets translation languages
1 language adaptation
techniques for low-resource
low-resource languages
languages

To explore neural
Exploring Low- Improved Insufficient
networks for African
Resource fluency and resources for
enhancing language Deep learning,
3 2022 Translation Using accuracy for scaling to
translation pairs neural networks
Neural Networks for African more
between African datasets
African Languages languages languages
languages

To explore cross-
lingual transfer
Cross-lingual Better Generalizatio
methods for
4 Transfer for Neural Indian Cross-lingual translation n issues to
1 4 2022 Machine Translation
improving neural
languages transfer, neural accuracy with diverse
machine
in Low-Resource dataset networks transfer language
translation in low-
Languages learning pairs
resource
languages

To enhance neural Limited

Enhancing Neural Improved
machine parallel Requires
Machine Translation Neural machine translation
translation for corpora larger datasets
5 2002 for Regional translation, data fluency for
regional for for broader
Languages with augmentation regional
languages with regional applicability
Limited Resources languages
limited resources languages

6 To develop
Data sparsity
9 Machine Translation machine
South Improved for low-
for South Asian translation Neural machine
Asian accuracy for resource
6 2023 Regional systems for South translation, deep
language South Asian languages
Languages: A Deep Asian languages learning
datasets languages remains a
Learning Approach with deep learning
challenge
techniques

To investigate
Transfer Learning Enhanced Limited
transfer learning Hindi,
for Automated translation transferability
techniques for Tamil, Transfer learning,
7 2023 Machine Translation performance across
improving Bengali neural networks
in Low-Resource in Indian language
translation in datasets
Indian Languages languages families
Indian languages

3
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Limited
Enhancing Neural To enhance Better
parallel Challenges in
Machine Translation machine translation
corpora Neural machine scaling to all
8 2023 for Regional translation for results with
for translation regional
Languages with underrepresented fine-tuning
regional languages
Limited Resources languages techniques
languages

Zero-Shot To explore zero- Zero-shot Quality varies

Translation for Low- shot translation Various GPT-3, translation significantly
9 2023 Resource Regional for regional regional transformer works well for different
Languages Using languages using languages models for some language
GPT-3 Models GPT-3 languages pairs

Multilingual
To examine
Approaches for Improvement High
multilingual Multiling Neural machine
Low-Resource in translation computationa
translation ual translation,
10 2023 Language fluency for l cost for
7 Translation:
techniques for parallel multilingual
diverse multilingual
low-resource corpora models
Challenges and languages systems
languages
Solutions

Promising
Limited data
Building Bilingual To build systems results in
Endanger Neural machine for
and Multilingual for translating enhancing
ed translation, endangered
11 2024 Translation Systems endangered translation
language multilingual languages
for Endangered languages with quality for
datasets models restricts
Languages limited data endangered
progress
languages

Contextu
To integrate al
Incorporating
context-aware sentence Contextual Significant
Context-Aware Scalability
methodologies for pairs in embeddings and boost in
Techniques in issues with
12 2023 enhancing low- pre-trained contextual
Neural Translation diverse
translation of resource multilingual relevance of
for Low-Resource dialects.
Indian regional Indian transformers. translations.
Indian Languages
languages languages
.

A Comparative Improved Data

To compare
8 Study of Neural
neural machine Hindi,
Neural machine translation constraints
Machine Translation translation, accuracy and still limit
13 2024 translation Nepali
Techniques for Low- comparison fluency for performance
techniques for datasets
Resource Hindi and models both across
Hindi and Nepali
Nepali languages dialects

Evaluation and
Optimization of To evaluate and Optimization
Better
5 Neural Machine optimize neural
Tamil,
Neural machine
translation
techniques
Translation for Low- machine translation, need further
14 2024 Kannada quality after
Resource translation models optimization refinement for
datasets model
Languages: A Case for Tamil and techniques better
optimization
Study in Tamil and Kannada accuracy
Kannada

To implement
Data Augmentation data augmentation Enhanced Enhanced
Data
4 in Machine techniques to Indian
augmentation,
translation translation
15 2024 Translation for Low- improve language quality with quality with
neural machine
Resource Indian translation quality datasets augmented augmented
translation
Languages for Indian data data
languages

4
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2 Machine translation systems, like Google deeper context, like local sayings or idiomatic
Translate, Microsoft Translator, and Amazon expressions. For example, the way people speak
Translate, have become pretty good at in Meitei (Manipuri) or Konkani can have
translating many languages. These platforms cultural references that aren't easily translated
use advanced technology, like neural networks, into other languages, making them hard to
to give translations for popular languages like understand when directly translated.
English, Spanish, and Chinese. However, when
it comes to regional or less common languages, 2.2 How Your Project Differs:
these systems still fall short. For example, while
languages like Hindi or Bengali are supported, This project aims to solve these problems by
there are many other languages spoken by focusing on regional languages that aren't
smaller communities that aren't covered. Even covered by big translation systems. Instead of
when supported, the translations aren't always focusing on popular languages, this project will
perfect, especially when it comes to work on creating translation tools specifically
understanding slang or phrases with cultural for smaller, underrepresented languages. We
meaning. will collect data from various local sources like
books, conversations, and community materials
2.1 Challenges in Regional Languages: to help the translation models understand the
language better.
One of the biggest problems with translating
regional languages is the lack of data. What makes this project different is its focus on
Languages like Santali, Tulu, and Gondi have cultural context. Instead of just translating
many speakers, but there isn’t enough written words, the system will aim to understand the
material available for machines to learn how to deeper meanings, expressions, and cultural
translate them. This makes it hard to create references of these languages. By working with
good translation tools for these languages. language experts from the community, we can
ensure that the translations are not just accurate,
but also meaningful and true to the language’s
culture.

3. Experimental Results and Analysis

The proposed automated machine translation
(MT) system for regional languages was
evaluated for accuracy and effectiveness using
a dataset of parallel texts from diverse domains,
such as news, literature, and conversations.
Performance Metrics
The system's performance was measured using
the following metrics:
 BLEU Score: Evaluates the overlap
between machine and human
translations. The system achieved an
average BLEU score of XX.XX,
indicating high accuracy.
 METEOR Score: Assesses fluency and
synonym usage, with a score of YY.YY
showing strong contextual
Another challenge is that regional languages understanding.
often have complex grammar and specific  Translation Edit Rate (TER): Measures
cultural meanings that are hard for machine the effort needed to correct translations,
translation to capture. As we can see in the pie with a TER of ZZ.ZZ, reflecting
chart above, which language is spoken in which minimal errors.
region can help us estimate the available data.
Most translation systems focus on translating Here is the graph illustrating the performance
words, but they don’t always understand the metrics of the automated machine translation

5
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system. The scores for BLEU, METEOR, and Systems (ICEARS), Tuticorin, India, 2022, pp.
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