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Inviting comments and suggestions on the Draft Accessibility Standards for the Information & Communication Technology Sector

Inviting comments and suggestions on the Draft Accessibility Standards for the Information & Communication Technology Sector
Start Date :
Jun 27, 2025
Last Date :
Jul 11, 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 Information & Communication Technology 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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Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen
Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen 10 months 5 days ago
Promote Accessibility in Your Workplace or College Advocate for adding accessibility options in products. Suggest accessibility audits before product release. Participate in accessibility workshops and training.
Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen
Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen 10 months 5 days ago
Be a Role Model in Inclusive Behavior Respect and include colleagues with disabilities. Use accessible language and avoid jargon in meetings or documentation. Help test ICT products with assistive tools (like magnifiers, Braille readers).
Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen
Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen 10 months 5 days ago
Build Inclusive Digital Products Ensure apps, websites, and software work with: Screen readers (like NVDA or JAWS). Keyboard-only navigation. Voice commands and caption
Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen
Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen 10 months 5 days ago
Learn Accessibility Guidelines (Like WCAG & Indian BIS Standards) Study Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1/2.2). Learn India’s proposed BIS ICT Accessibility Standards draft. Use this knowledge in your coding, testing, or design work.
shashi sharma
shashi sharma 10 months 5 days ago
pls find - ,Align fully with WCAG 2.2 Level AA as the baseline compliance level. Rationale: WCAG 2.2 includes updates that address evolving user needs, particularly for users with cognitive disabilities. Include specific criteria for mobile accessibility e.g., color contrast, touch target size, screen reader compatibility Mobile devices are widely used, and accessibility issues are more prevalent due to varied screen sizes and operating systems. Mandate accessibility requirements in all ICT procurement policies for public sector entities. Procurement policies drive compliance and set examples for the private sector. Define key terms like "reasonable accommodation," "assistive technology," and universal design" in a dedicated glossary section. Ensures consistent understanding among stakeholders with different backgrounds Establish a regular monitoring mechanism and public reporting requirement for accessibility compliance. Encourages accountability and continuous improvem
suresh addepalli
suresh addepalli 10 months 5 days ago
1. Learn Accessibility Guidelines (Like WCAG & Indian BIS Standards) Study Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1/2.2). Learn India’s proposed BIS ICT Accessibility Standards draft. Use this knowledge in your coding, testing, or design work. 2. Build Inclusive Digital Products Ensure apps, websites, and software work with: Screen readers (like NVDA or JAWS). Keyboard-only navigation. Voice commands and captions. 3. Promote Accessibility in Your Workplace or College Advocate for adding accessibility options in products. Suggest accessibility audits before product release. Participate in accessibility workshops and training. 4. Be a Role Model in Inclusive Behavior Respect and include colleagues with disabilities. Use accessible language and avoid jargon in meetings or documentation. Help test ICT products with assistive tools (like magnifiers, Braille readers). 5. Encourage Voice, Audio & Video Accessibility Add captions and transcripts for videos and voic
suresh addepalli
suresh addepalli 10 months 5 days ago
1. Learn Accessibility Guidelines (Like WCAG & Indian BIS Standards) Study Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1/2.2). Learn India’s proposed BIS ICT Accessibility Standards draft. Use this knowledge in your coding, testing, or design work. 2. Build Inclusive Digital Products Ensure apps, websites, and software work with: Screen readers (like NVDA or JAWS). Keyboard-only navigation. Voice commands and captions. 3. Promote Accessibility in Your Workplace or College Advocate for adding accessibility options in products. Suggest accessibility audits before product release. Participate in accessibility workshops and training. 4. Be a Role Model in Inclusive Behavior Respect and include colleagues with disabilities. Use accessible language and avoid jargon in meetings or documentation. Help test ICT products with assistive tools (like magnifiers, Braille readers). 5. Encourage Voice, Audio & Video Accessibility Add captions and transcripts for videos and voic
suresh addepalli
suresh addepalli 10 months 5 days ago
1. Learn Accessibility Guidelines (Like WCAG & Indian BIS Standards) Study Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1/2.2). Learn India’s proposed BIS ICT Accessibility Standards draft. Use this knowledge in your coding, testing, or design work. 2. Build Inclusive Digital Products Ensure apps, websites, and software work with: Screen readers (like NVDA or JAWS). Keyboard-only navigation. Voice commands and captions. 3. Promote Accessibility in Your Workplace or College Advocate for adding accessibility options in products. Suggest accessibility audits before product release. Participate in accessibility workshops and training. 4. Be a Role Model in Inclusive Behavior Respect and include colleagues with disabilities. Use accessible language and avoid jargon in meetings or documentation. Help test ICT products with assistive tools (like magnifiers, Braille readers). 5. Encourage Voice, Audio & Video Accessibility Add captions and transcripts for videos and voic
suresh addepalli
suresh addepalli 10 months 5 days ago
1. Learn Accessibility Guidelines (Like WCAG & Indian BIS Standards) Study Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1/2.2). Learn India’s proposed BIS ICT Accessibility Standards draft. Use this knowledge in your coding, testing, or design work. 2. Build Inclusive Digital Products Ensure apps, websites, and software work with: Screen readers (like NVDA or JAWS). Keyboard-only navigation. Voice commands and captions. 3. Promote Accessibility in Your Workplace or College Advocate for adding accessibility options in products. Suggest accessibility audits before product release. Participate in accessibility workshops and training. 4. Be a Role Model in Inclusive Behavior Respect and include colleagues with disabilities. Use accessible language and avoid jargon in meetings or documentation. Help test ICT products with assistive tools (like magnifiers, Braille readers). 5. Encourage Voice, Audio & Video Accessibility Add captions and transcripts for videos and voic
badri prasad garodia
badri prasad garodia 10 months 5 days ago
My dear Modi ji, jai hind , you must be 2nd Iron Man Frist Iron Man was Sardar Vallav bhai Patel to serve the Maa Bharat ki aan baan aur laj rakhnai mai safal P.M.ho and our country pepoles thinks that our country fully safe secured in your hands jai hind.