DEPWD’S showcases a special tableau on Indian Sign language

At the Republic Day parade this year, the Tableau of Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC), Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment showcased the theme ‘Bhartiya Sanketik Bhasha– Ek Rashtra, Ek Sanketik Bhasha’. It highlighted the unifying nature of Indian Sign Language (ISL) in a nation, where there is a great diversity in spoken languages.

The aim of the tableau was to raise awareness and highlight the commitment of the government towards creating a barrier-free environment for persons with hearing disabilities by promoting Indian Sign Language.