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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)
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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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Dhananjay Pratap Singh
Dhananjay Pratap Singh 9 months 3 days ago
सभी उपकरणों के लिए सस्ती कीमत और मरम्मत की सुविधा अनिवार्य की जाए।
Andaluri Srinivas
Andaluri Srinivas 9 months 3 days ago
To cover range of physical products, software, and systems that increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of people with disabilities, enabling them to perform tasks that might otherwise be difficult or impossible
Shashi Bhushan
Shashi Bhushan 9 months 4 days ago
माननीय प्रधानमंत्री जी, जितने भी Private College है PPP (Public Private Partnarship)model में बनवाना चाहिए। छात्रावास अनिवार्य रूप से उपलब्ध हो। ताकि सड़क दुघर्टना और प्रदूषण से बचा जा सके।
AANDO G
AANDO G 9 months 4 days ago
Comments: 1. Inclusive Service Design: - Services must be designed to be universally accessible, considering users with visual, auditory, cognitive, and mobility impairments. 2. Physical Accessibility: - Mandate ramps, tactile signages, accessible counters, and barrier-free paths in all public-facing service locations. 3. Digital Accessibility: - All websites, apps, and digital interfaces should comply with WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) 2.1 or higher. 4. Communication Accessibility: - Ensure availability of sign language interpreters, captioning, braille materials, and easy-to-read formats. 5. Grievance Redressal: - Include an accessible and time-bound mechanism for addressing accessibility complaints in all service sectors. Suggestions: 1. Mandatory Sensitization Training: - Service staff should undergo training on disability etiquette, inclusive communication, and assistive support. 2. Involvement of PwDs: - Persons with Disabilities