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Inviting comments and suggestions on the Draft Accessibility Standards for the Services Sector

Inviting comments and suggestions on the Draft Accessibility Standards for the Services Sector
Start Date :
Oct 10, 2025
Last Date :
Oct 31, 2025
17:30 PM IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)
Submission Closed

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MSJE), in collaboration with MyGov, invites comments and suggestions ...

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MSJE), in collaboration with MyGov, invites comments and suggestions from stakeholders and the general public on the draft accessibility standards for the Services Sector. These draft standards, which identify non-negotiable rules, have been prepared to strengthen the creation of barrier-free environments in accordance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and relevant rules.

The draft document is now available for review. Click here to read.

All interested individuals are requested to carefully examine the proposed standards and submit their feedback, comments, and suggestions on the MyGov platform, ensuring that personal details are entered accurately during registration.

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Andaluri Srinivas
Andaluri Srinivas 9 months 3 days ago
Access route to be provided connecting all major entrances and exits from the Public utility buildings and from alighting and boarding point to taxi stands and car parking lots.
Andaluri Srinivas
Andaluri Srinivas 9 months 3 days ago
Public wareness programmes may be organized for sensitizing the general public about the security needs of physically challenged and their role in preventing any harassment to such persons, providing immediate help to any such victim and promptly reporting any incident
Andaluri Srinivas
Andaluri Srinivas 9 months 3 days ago
Build an inclusive society in which equal opportunities are provided for the growth and development of PwDs so that they can lead productive, safe and dignified life
Andaluri Srinivas
Andaluri Srinivas 9 months 3 days ago
The provisions for escalators require that at least two flat steps be provided at the entrance and exit of every escalator and that steps on escalators be demarcated by yellow lines 2 inches wide maximum along the back and sides of steps.
Andaluri Srinivas
Andaluri Srinivas 9 months 3 days ago
Access to all modes of transport that conform the design standards, including retrofitting old modes of transport, wherever technically feasible and safe for persons with disabilities, economically viable and without entailing major structural changes in design;
Andaluri Srinivas
Andaluri Srinivas 9 months 3 days ago
Facilities for persons with disabilities at bus stops, railway stations and airports conforming to the accessibility standards relating to parking spaces, toilets, ticketing counters and ticketing machines
Andaluri Srinivas
Andaluri Srinivas 9 months 3 days ago
Home modification also needed such as handrails, stair rails, door widening and shower installation , ground floor bedroom extensions.
subodh swamy
subodh swamy 9 months 3 days ago
Non-negotiable rules that mandate barrier-free access for persons with disabilities across various service environments, emphasizing physical, digital, and communication accessibility.Introduction of mandatory accessibility audits for service providers to verify compliance and ensure continued adherence to standards.Emphasis on universal design principles such as equitable use, flexibility to accommodate diverse abilities, simplicity, minimal physical effort, and appropriate space for mobility aids.Clear labelling, easy navigation, and the use of assistive technologies in service delivery, including accessible digital platforms with screen reader compatibility and voice controls.Incorporation of cognitive and sensory accessibility features like large-print labels, Braille, tactile surfaces, auditory signals, and quiet spaces for neurodiverse persons.