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Indian Sign Language (ISL) is the standardized sign language for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community in India, developed by the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) established in 2015. ISL has its own grammar and structure, and is supported by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 for inclusive education. The ISLRTC has created a comprehensive dictionary with over 10,000 signs and has implemented training programs to promote the use and teaching of ISL.

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Indian Sign Language Notes

Indian Sign Language (ISL) is the standardized sign language for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community in India, developed by the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) established in 2015. ISL has its own grammar and structure, and is supported by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 for inclusive education. The ISLRTC has created a comprehensive dictionary with over 10,000 signs and has implemented training programs to promote the use and teaching of ISL.

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Indian Sign Language (ISL)

What is Indian Sign Language (ISL)?

Indian Sign Language (ISL) is the standard sign language used by the deaf and hard-of-hearing

community in India. It is a visual-gestural language with its own grammar and structure, separate

from spoken languages.

It is promoted and developed by the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC),

which was established in 2015 under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities,

Government of India.

ISL is officially supported by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which encourages its use in

teaching and learning materials for inclusive education.

Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC)

- Established in 2015

- Works to standardize ISL

- Trains ISL teachers and interpreters

- Develops dictionaries and resources

- Website: https://www.islrtc.nic.in

ISL Dictionary and Resources

ISLRTC has created a dictionary with more than 10,000 signs covering a wide range of subjects

such as education, health, legal, agriculture, and everyday vocabulary. These are mostly available in

video format for better accessibility.

Before ISL: What Was Used?

Before ISL was standardized, deaf communities in India used:

1. Home Signs: Simple, informal signs used within families.


2. Regional Sign Languages: Local sign systems used in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai.

3. British or American Influence: Some schools used British Sign Language (BSL) or American Sign

Language (ASL).

4. Oralism: Focused on lip reading and speaking, often discouraging sign language use.

5. No formal recognition or support for sign language education.

After ISLRTC: Key Developments

- ISL became standardized and formally taught

- Creation of training programs for teachers and interpreters

- Sign language dictionaries were developed

- NEP 2020 promotes ISL in inclusive education

- Increased public awareness and accessibility

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