- BACKGROUND
In 2018, to commemorate the twin occasions of International Day o f Sign Languages and International Week of Deaf People, ISLRTC initiated the conduct of an Indian Sign Language Competition with the purpose of showcasing the creativity, knowledge and skills of deaf children in telling stories, jokes and essays in ISL. The Competition has witnessed enthusiastic participation from deaf children and schools.
The winners of the ISL Competition have been felicitated by the Hon’ble Minister SJ&E in a programme on Sign Language Day on 23rd September every year.
The Competition has had a positive impact on deaf children, their parents and teachers, by recognizing and validating their ISL skills and thus, showing them the value of sign language and instilling a feeling of pride in them.
- COMPETITIONS
| Competition | Year | Participant categories | Region | Number of entries | Number of winners | Felicitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ISL Competition | 2018 | Deaf students studying in class I-XII | Delhi-NCR | 70 entries from 8 schools | 24 | Award ceremony in the Sign Language Day programme on 23rd September 2018 at Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra, Delhi |
| 2ndISL Competition | 2019 | Deaf students studying in class I-XII | Delhi-NCR | 93 entries from 13 schools | 21 | Award ceremony in the Sign Language Day programme on 23rd September 2019 at NDMC Convention Centre, Delhi |
| 3rd ISL Competition | 2020 | 1. DISLI 2. DTISL (online due to COVID) |
National level | 24 entries from 4 training institutes | 11 | Certificate distribution in online webinar on Sign Language Day on 23rd September 2020 |
| 4th ISL Competition | 2021 | 1. Deaf students studying in class I-XII 2. Students of DISLI course across India 3. Students of DTISL course across India |
National level | 75 entries from 12 schools/ training institutes | 19 | Announcement of result in Sign Language Day programme on 23rd September 2021 at DAIC, Delhi (webcast). Five winners of the ISL competition got the opportunity to interact live in virtual mode with the Hon’ble Minister of SJ&E in the programme. |
| 5th ISL Competition | 2022 | 1. Deaf students studying in class I-XII 2. Students of DISLI course across India 3. Students of DTISL course across India. |
National level | 312 entries from 19 schools / training institutes | 30 | Award ceremony in the Sign Language Day programme on 23rd September 2022 at India International Centre, Delhi. |
| 6th ISL Competition | 2023 | 1. Deaf students studying in class I-XII. 2. Students of DISLI course across India 3. Students of DTISL course across India 4. Students of D.Ed Special Education (Hearing Impairment) and B.Ed Special Education (Hearing Impairment) across India |
National level | 346 entries from 21 schools/ training institutes | 35 | Award ceremony in the Sign Language Day programme on 23rd September 2023 at DAIC, Delhi |
| 7th ISL Competition | 2024 | 1. Deaf students studying in class I-XII. 2. Students of DISLI course across India. 3. Students of DTISL course across India. 4. Students of D.Ed , B.Ed & M.Ed Special Education (Hearing Impairment) across India 5. Winners of previous 06 ISL Comeptitions |
National level | Ongoing |