NEW DELHI: An MoU was signed between the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC), under Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, and the National Book Trust (NBT), at the NBT Pavilion at the World Book Fair 2025 in New Delhi on Friday.
The MoU aims to convert 500 NBT storybooks, general reading materials, and other engaging books into accessible formats for the hearing impaired children through Indian Sign Language (ISL).
The MoU was signed by Kumar Raju, Director, ISLRTC and Yuvraj Malik, Director, NBT in the presence of Rajeev Sharma, Joint Secretary, DEPwD, and Prof. Milind Sudhakar Marathe, Chairperson, NBT.
Speaking on the occasion, Rajeev Sharma and Marathe emphasized that this is a great joint venture by ISLRTC and NBT, highlighting its significance in developing accessibility and inclusivity in education.
They reaffirmed their commitment to making reading literature available for deaf children across the country. They stated that this collaboration is a step forward in ensuring that deaf children have access to quality reading materials in their preferred mode of communication. The MoU marks a significant milestone in promoting accessible inclusive education.
Officials from ISLRTC and NBT were also present at the event.
