{
  "id": 14613914,
  "title": "130 Languages, One QR Scan! Madhya Pradesh Tourism To Introduce AI Travel Buddy At Major Tourist Destinations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/130-languages-one-qr-scan-madhya-pradesh-tourism-to-introduce-ai",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-15T04:27:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/130-languages-one-qr-scan-madhya-pradesh-tourism-to-introduce-ai-travel-buddy-at-major-tourist-destinations"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) is set to introduce an AI-powered digital travel companion called NiVU AI at key tourist spots in the state. This multilingual assistant will be able to communicate in a staggering 130 languages, both through voice and text, making it easier for international travelers to access information in their preferred language.\n\nQR codes will be placed on information boards and kiosks at select tourist destinations. Visitors will be able to scan these codes with their mobile devices or laptops to access a wealth of information including historical facts, cultural significance, travel tips, and personalized recommendations.\n\nNiVU AI can be accessed directly via a web browser, without the need for downloading an app, registration, or making any payments. This virtual travel companion will provide interactive storytelling, destination-specific details, and personalized itineraries for each visitor. It will also generate custom travel plans.\n\nThe entire deployment process is expected to take around three years. The cost of deploying this technology will be borne by the company developing it. In return, MPTB will have access to a dedicated analytics dashboard. This dashboard will offer valuable insights into tourist interests, frequently asked questions, language preferences, and visitor engagement broken down by destination.\n\nMPTB's managing director, Ilayaraja T, believes that the AI platform will play a crucial role in shaping destination planning, tourism marketing strategies, infrastructure development, and policy formulation. He believes that the insights generated through the platform will help visitors explore Madhya Pradesh's historical monuments, cultural heritage sites, religious destinations, wildlife attractions, and natural tourism spots.",
  "summary": "Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) will deploy AI-powered digital tourism assistants at major tourist destinations across the state. The AI-powered digital travel companion, NiVU AI, will support interactions in up to 130 Indian and foreign languages, both via voice and text. These multilingual capabilities will help international tourists access destination information…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}