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

Inviting comments and suggestions on the Draft Accessibility Standards for the Products Sector
Start Date :
Aug 14, 2025
Last Date :
Sep 14, 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 Products 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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Rananjoykoch
Rananjoykoch 6 months 4 weeks ago
Tax Credits for Accessibility Investments: Introduce tax credits for businesses investing in accessible product design, manufacturing, and infrastructure upgrades, similar to the U.S. Disabled Access Credit. Accessibility Innovation Grants: Provide government-funded grants to encourage research and development of innovative accessible technologies and products. Public Accessibility Ratings: Create a public platform where consumers can rate products and services based on their accessibility features, fostering competition and transparency. Mandatory Accessibility Training for Designers: Require product designers and engineers to undergo accessibility training, ensuring inclusivity is embedded in the design process.
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Jadi Meghana
Jadi Meghana 6 months 4 weeks ago
The draft accessibility standards for the product sector should emphasize Universal Design, mandatory user testing with diverse users, clear definitions and consistency with international standards, and a well-defined enforcement and user feedback mechanism. Key suggestions include incorporating guidelines for digital and tactile features, promoting affordability through government incentives, creating a simple rating system for accessibility, and integrating emerging technologies like AI and IoT.
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Rupa bannur
Rupa bannur 6 months 4 weeks ago
Affordable, easy maintenance and reachable to all . Screen readers. Accessibility computers , smart watches, public transport with ramps, wheel chair compartments, special wider parking space, announcement in sign language, travel friendly holidays, braille in lifts etc
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AVVSSNV Prasad Rao
AVVSSNV Prasad Rao 6 months 4 weeks ago
Further to my comments 13. The products shall be long lasting ie : durability 14. workman-ship at manufacturing shall be proper so that injuries should not happen while using/operating. ex: electric steps climbing chair. 15. Auto recognition feature shall be provided for user
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subodh bansal
subodh bansal 6 months 4 weeks ago
मेरे तलवे की लंबाई 10 इंच है। CM में 26 है। पर lakhani जूता 8 नंबर का आता है और 10 नंबर की lakhani chappal आती हैं। कंपनी ने size चार्ट लिखा है। UK/INDIA 8 27.7 CM brand 8 EURO 42 भारतीयों के हिसाब से नियम बनाये।
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AVVSSNV Prasad Rao
AVVSSNV Prasad Rao 6 months 4 weeks ago
Further to my comments 7. Used product shall be in synchronization with utility equipment ex: wheel chair height shall be similar to the height of footboard of a bus. 8. further the height of used product shall be adjustable by pressing electric button. 9, the used equipment shall be comfortable to the disabled candidate and suitable to use for a long time, 10. the product shall be light weight and cost effective, 11. IT should be easily dismantled and assembled, 12 ,maintenance shall be easy.
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AVVSSNV Prasad Rao
AVVSSNV Prasad Rao 6 months 4 weeks ago
My comments as follows 1, The products which are used by disable candidates shall have free & fair access to approach the products 2. they should have written labels in all languages and should be bold, 3, it should have pictorial and universal symbols, 4. It should have alert , help audibles so that all people should be cautious to stop/help/to provide assistance 5. label should also recognized by deaf people, 6. all products for disables should have painted with same color and the color shall be international acceptable,
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