On Wednesday, Kerala Higher Education Minister Dr R Bindu unveiled the first uniform sign language alphabet in Malayalam, claiming that it will transform the lives of hearing-impaired persons.

Bindu said, “Discussions would be initiated with the General Education Department over the use of Malayalam alphabet in sign language in special schools all over the state.” She also stated that she will investigate its application in special schools. This developed sign language in Malayalam will play crucial role for the community of deaf.