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India introduces 2,500 new sign language terms to help persons with disabilities

The Indian Sign Language (ISL) is a natural visual-manual language that fosters communication within both the deaf and hearing communities. It is not at all similar to Hindi, to English, or to any other spoken language in India

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The country has introduced 2,500 new Indian sign language (ISL) terms covering subjects like mathematics, science and various academic fields, with an aim to enhance the existing ISL dictionary and support education. 

In collaboration with four organisations, the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, has introduced these new terms, according to the government.

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