IGNOU to set up first Indian Sign Language Research Centre

New Delhi : The Centre will start functioning with training programmes making use of the existing facilities and availing national and international experts in the field with effect from 1 September. The broad objectives of the centre is to carry out research in ISL and create linguistic record/analysis of the language, promote research on bilingual approach in education of Deaf Children, train persons in Sign linguistics and other related areas at various levels. 35 academic posts have been created for the Centre. The Centre will be established with 100% funding from the Ministry and as per terms and conditions set out in this order.