About Us
Where tradition guides innovation.
Who We Are
Project Acharya-AI is the digital innovation initiative of The Madras Sanskrit College, envisioned to explore how modern technologies—especially Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models—can support the future of Sanskrit learning, research, and preservation.
The project is presently in its ideation and planning phase, focusing on understanding possibilities, defining goals, and identifying areas where AI can meaningfully contribute to Indian Knowledge Systems.
Our journey began on 2 October with a traditional kuttu vilakku lighting ceremony, followed by an ideation session led by distinguished experts Dr. Deepak Paramasivam and Dr. Suresh Venkataraghavan. Their guidance helped lay the conceptual foundation for this long-term initiative.
Project Acharya-AI aspires to develop digital tools and applications that can enhance accessibility, support scholars and learners, and bring innovative solutions rooted in our rich textual heritage. As we move forward, this platform will serve as a collaborative space for scholars, researchers, and technologists shaping the project’s direction.
What we do
- Conduct ideation sessions with scholars and technology experts.
- Study emerging LLM models and evaluate their relevance to Sanskrit.
- Document needs and challenges faced by learners, teachers, and researchers.
- Explore the digitization of texts and structured Sanskrit datasets.
- Develop conceptual blueprints for AI-enabled learning tools.
- Build a collaborative platform for project discussions and resource sharing.
Our Mission
To explore and design innovative AI-driven solutions that can support the learning, research, digitization, and accessibility of Sanskrit and Indian Knowledge Systems, while preserving the academic integrity and classical traditions of The Madras Sanskrit College.
Key Points of the Workshop
What is Sanskrit Computational Linguistics?
Why do it?
How to process corpus in Sanskrit
How can Sanskrit and LLMs meet
Key takeaway: Understanding processes of Sanskrit Computational Linguistics from scratch.
Academics
Professional services and upskilling
We are committed to supporting Sanskrit scholars in understanding and upskilling themselves in modern technology. Through guided sessions, collaborative workshops, and hands-on exposure to AI tools, we aim to bridge the gap between traditional scholarship and contemporary digital innovation.
As the project evolves, scholars will have opportunities to engage with emerging technologies, contribute their domain expertise to development discussions, and play an active role in shaping the future of AI-enabled Sanskrit learning. Our goal is to ensure that technological progress strengthens, rather than replaces, the depth and authenticity of classical knowledge.
Our Team
Project Acharya-AI is driven by a diverse and dedicated team united by a shared vision: to thoughtfully integrate modern technology with the depth of Sanskrit tradition. Our collaborative strength comes from the contributions of individuals across multiple domains:
Educators
Scientists & Leaders
Interns, Volunteers
& Sanskrit Enthusiast
Computational Linguistics Workshop
Ancient wisdom is timeless.
Be part of a movement that preserves ancient knowledge while redefining how it is learned, studied, and shared through modern innovation.
Acharya-AI fosters Sanskrit education rooted in tradition, enhanced by artificial intelligence, and driven by innovation and research.
Contact
AI Wing, 2nd floor of RBV, Sanskrit College Campus, No:84, Royappettah High Road, Mylapore, Chennai 600004
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