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Inviting comments and suggestions on the Draft Accessibility Standards for the Built Environment Sector

Inviting comments and suggestions on the Draft Accessibility Standards for the Built Environment Sector
Start Date :
Jun 23, 2025
Last Date :
Jul 07, 2025
17:45 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 Build Environment 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 https://depwd.gov.in/public-consultation-on-draft-accessibility-standard... 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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mitali
mitali 9 months 3 weeks ago
I appreciate the government's efforts in making our built environment inclusive. I suggest ensuring that public buildings, parks, transportation, and digital services strictly follow universal design principles. Features like ramps, tactile paths, accessible toilets, Braille signage, and voice assistance should be standardized. Also, regular audits and feedback from persons with disabilities must be made part of implementation. True accessibility means equal dignity and independence for everyone, regardless of ability.
CHANDA NAGARAJU
CHANDA NAGARAJU 9 months 3 weeks ago
Existing buildings: including requirements to maintain accessible features, improve existing non-compliant features and make accessibility upgrades during alterations and additions.
CHANDA NAGARAJU
CHANDA NAGARAJU 9 months 3 weeks ago
Toilet rooms: including a greater number of wheelchair accessible toilet compartments and ambulatory accessible toilet compartments, accessible gender-neutral single-user toilet rooms adjacent to multi-user toilet rooms,