Union Minister Pradhan launches India’s first sign language DTH channel
1 month ago

Union Minister Pradhan launches India’s first sign language DTH channel

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: In a move to foster an inclusive education system, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday launched India’s first 24X7 television channel on sign language, as part of the PM e-VIDYA initiative. The channel 31, which will be run by the National Council of Educational Research and Training, aims to provide comprehensive educational resources in sign language, benefiting hearing-impaired students, teachers, and educators across India. The channel is part of the PM e-VIDYA initiative, which unifies efforts related to digital, online, and on-air education, benefiting nearly 25 crore school-going children across India. Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary, described the channel’s launch as a milestone in India’s journey toward inclusivity.

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PM e-VIDYA DTH channel for Indian sign language to be launched by Union Minister
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PM e-VIDYA DTH channel for Indian sign language to be launched by Union Minister

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Still no sign of the language of equity and inclusion
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The Hindu  

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India Today  

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