First State to Include Sign Language Experts under Juvenile Justice Act
- Recently, Punjab became the first state in India to include sign language interpreters, translators, and special educators in the panel under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
- This landmark step has been designed to empower children with special needs by eliminating communication barriers in legal, educational, and daily life settings.
- It is also aligned with the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, ....
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