Union Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey on Thursday launched a new video of the
National Anthem in sign language, featuring disabled and partially disabled
children.He noted, "Modi has a vision that Indias development will be complete
when our divyangjan become an integral part of it and come forward in the nation
building.."United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan Director Derek
Segaar and BJP National Spokesperson Sudesh Verma were also present on the
occasion."The Minister of China wholesale electric
tap state also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his call for the
inclusion of "divyangjan" in the countrys development.
The 3-minute video, directed by Govind Nihalani, stars Bollywood megastar
Amitabh Bachchan along with physically challenged children performing the anthem
in sign language with the Red Fort in the background.Speaking on the occasion
here, Minister of State for HRD Mahendra Nath Pandey, said, "The government
addressed the physically challeged "divyang" and not "viklang" to ensure there
was no distinction."Adding.
"This is a proud moment for us that the National Anthem has been produced in
sign language for those who depend on it.The video was also launched in Goa,
Bhopal, Chandigarh and Kolhapur
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