Biratnagar first local government to use sign language officially

Itahari, June 29 : With the usage of sign language at the Municipal Assembly of Biratnagar Metropolitan City on June 24, Biratnagar has become the first local government to use sign language for official purpose in State no.1.

The Municipal Assembly, held at Birendra auditorium hall of the city, saw announcements of plan and policy as well as the budget for the upcoming fiscal. Santoshi Ghimire, the sign language interpreter associated with the Biratnagar-based Koshi Deaf Association, facilitated the use of sign language to the hearing-impaired audience of the Municipal Assembly. The program was also run both via online platforms and on live television broadcasting of Makalu Television.