Around 6 % of world's population suffers from hearing loss. There are more than 50 lakhs deaf & hard of hearing people in India as per Census 2011. However, we rarely see any of them in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) related fields. One of the prime reason for this is lack of accessible STEM learning resources.

Indian Sign Language Enabled Virtual Laboratory defines the unique vertical of CSIR JIgyasa Virtual Laboratory initiative. It is aimed at developing specialized digital content to empower and educate deaf by providing ISL translated contents in various streams of STEM subjects.
This vertical is created to implement the vision of honourable Prime Minister of India to make STEM education inclusive for all.