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FCRA creates hurdles for social work in Karnataka

Arshreet Singh542Leave a Comment on FCRA creates hurdles for social work in Karnataka

NGOs across the state are facing difficulties on account of the new FCRA rules Rural Institute for Social Education (RISE), a grassroots non-governmental organisation (NGO) that worked for the education and upliftment of children of devadasis, sex-workers, dalits and tribals for over 40 years, shut down last year owing to “a decline in funding”. Education […]

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Sign language should be taught in schools, say the deaf

Abbinaya Kuzhanthaivel847Leave a Comment on Sign language should be taught in schools, say the deaf

‘It will help us communicate with eveybody’ Hearing-impaired people and their trainers suggest schools introduce sign language in the curriculum to help disabled people lead a better life. “Schools could have sign language training. It would be of best help to people with hearing impairment. It is difficult for any person with hearing impairment to mingle in […]

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