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Detailed explanation-1: -The Centre on Friday launched an Indian Sign Language (ISL) dictionary mobile application called ‘Sign Learn’ containing 10,000 words. The app was launched by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Pratima Bhoumik.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sign Learn is based on the Indian sign language dictionary of the Indian Sign Language Research And Training Centre (ISLRTC) which contains 10,000 words. The app is available in Android as well as iOS versions, and all the words in the ISL dictionary can be searched through Hindi or English medium, officials said.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Indian Sign Language (ISL) dictionary, which has been developed by the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC), comprises 3,000 Hindi and English words and their corresponding graphic representation of the signs which are used in daily life.

Detailed explanation-4: -The dictionary has been developed by Indian Sign Language Research & Training Centre (ISLRTC) under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), M/o Social Justice & Empowerment. The first edition of the dictionary with 3000 words was launched in March 2018.

Detailed explanation-5: -The first version of the first-of-its-kind dictionary was launched with 3,000 words on March 23, 2018. The dictionary has been developed by the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC).