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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)
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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 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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BrahmDevYadav
BrahmDevYadav 10 months 1 day ago
What standards do we have for the environment? Environmental standards are typically set by government and can include prohibition of specific activities, mandating the frequency and methods of monitoring, and requiring permits for the use of land or water. Standards differ depending on the type of environmental activity.
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BrahmDevYadav
BrahmDevYadav 10 months 1 day ago
Developing standards for the built environment sector involves a collaborative effort to create a framework that promotes sustainability, safety and efficiency. This process includes defining clear objectives, establishing benchmarks, fostering stakeholder engagement and ensuring ongoing review and adaptation.
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Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen
Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen 10 months 2 days ago
The Code has been finalised and will take effect from November 2025. BCA acknowledges the valuable contributions of all stakeholders whose active participation and insights have helped to enhance the Code.
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Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen
Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen 10 months 2 days ago
The consultation garnered 130 responses from diverse stakeholders, including industry professionals and members of the public. Respondents are largely supportive of the proposed amendments, with some providing suggestions to improve specific design requirements.
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Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen
Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen 10 months 2 days ago
The Code was developed in collaboration with a Code Review Committee (“Committee”) comprising government agencies, industry associations, academic institutions and social service agencies, along with input from subject matter experts and vulnerable groups. In the review of the Code, the Committee took a balanced approach to ensure that the needs and views of different stakeholders were taken into consideration.
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Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen
Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen 10 months 2 days ago
The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) conducted a public consultation on the draft Code on Accessibility in the Built Environment 2025 ("Code") from 30 December 2024 to 27 January 2025. The Code sets out baseline design standards to enhance the accessibility and inclusiveness of buildings for persons with disabilities, the elderly and families with young children.
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