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and more than 1 lakh words. It
“I want to thank Hon’ble
will be published in more than 15
Prime Minister Shri Narendra
volumes.
Modi for introducing and
The Government of India,
promoting Sign Language in
working under the mantra of
New Education Policy 2020 as
'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka
it will change the landscape
Vishwas and Sabka Prayas' has
for various generations of
taken various initiatives to make
hearing-impaired community.”
an inclusive New India. As the
-Shivam Goel
nation enters the Amrit Kaal,
Student, ISLRTC
these path-breaking changes
taken by the Government of India,
has now decided to become a under the visionary leadership of
Sign Language teacher herself. Prime Minister Narendra Modi,
There are thousands of such will ensure that Divyangjans are
motivational stories resulting not deprived of educational and
from the development and employment opportunities, they
research in this field. are not deprived of the pride and
The Prime Minister in his identity that every human being
'Mann ki Baat' address mentioned deserves. It will also ensure that
another important initiative that every Indian becomes a part of
will have a positive impact on a the era of holistic growth that the
major section of visually impaired nation is marching towards.
people. Hemkosh, which is
one of the earliest Assamese
dictionaries, was translated into Scan the QR code to
Braille. This edition of Hemkosh more about the Indian
Sign Language (ISL).
comprises around 10,000 pages

Making ISL dictionary more

Sign accessible to the masses
Sign
Sign

Learn Includes 10,000 words in video format
Learn
Learn
Sign videos can also be shared on Social Media
App Bilingual app, available in both Hindi and English
App
App
Available on both Android and iPhone
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