Dharmendra Pradhan launches PMeVIDYA DTH Channel 31 for Indian Sign Language
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched PMeVIDYA DTH 24x7 Channel No. 31 for Indian Sign Language.
Summary
On 6 December 2024, in New Delhi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched PMeVIDYA DTH 24x7 Channel No. 31 for Indian Sign Language (ISL), in the presence of Minister of State Jayant Chaudhary. Pradhan highlighted the expansion of recognised disabilities from 7 to 21 and said NEP 2020 has prioritised the education of Children with Special Needs, calling for ISL to be developed to global standards.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 6 Dec 2024, New Delhi
- Channel
- PMeVIDYA DTH 24x7 Channel No. 31
- Purpose
- Indian Sign Language
- Recognised disabilities
- Expanded from 7 to 21
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which PMeVIDYA DTH channel number was launched for Indian Sign Language on 6 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Channel 31
PIB (6 Dec 2024): Dharmendra Pradhan launched the PMeVIDYA DTH 24x7 Channel No. 31 for Indian Sign Language in New Delhi.
While launching the ISL channel on 6 December 2024, Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted the expansion of recognised disabilities:
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Correct answer: A — From 7 to 21
PIB (6 Dec 2024): Pradhan highlighted the transformational impact of the expansion of the recognised disabilities from 7 to 21.