The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has
issued directions to Prasar Bharati for making a provision for having an inset
box on the TV screens during the telecast of the Republic Day Ceremony, through
which the Sign Language Anchor/Expert could interpret the proceedings of the
Republic Day parade on 26th January, 2014. Prasar Bharati has been communicated to have
this provision on its three All India Channels.
The additional facility will also be available on DD Urdu, DD Bharati
and DD News. .
The
decision has been taken in the interest of all those who are differently-abled,
hearing impaired citizens. Recently the
Minister for Information & Broadcasting, Shri Manish Tewari received a
representation from the National Association of Deaf requesting for providing
sign language interpreter in an inset box on TV screens during the live coverage
of the Republic Day Parade. The Minister
assured that prompt action would be taken regarding their request. The same has
been done. This initiative has been taken for the first time by the Ministry
and in the shortest possible duration.
Courtesy: Press Information Bureau (pib.nic.in)
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