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Inviting comments and suggestions on the Draft Accessibility Standards for the Transport & Mobility Sector

Inviting comments and suggestions on the Draft Accessibility Standards for the Transport & Mobility 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 Transport & Mobility 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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CHANDA NAGARAJU
CHANDA NAGARAJU 9 months 3 weeks ago
Transport hubs would need to build quiet or sensory rooms for neurodivergent passengers, install tactile guiding strips, and provide clear signage using both text and QR codes.
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CHANDA NAGARAJU
CHANDA NAGARAJU 9 months 3 weeks ago
At airports, the draft calls for step-free access from parking to check-in, aerobridges with rollout ramps, designated wheelchair-friendly seating in aircraft, and availability of aisle chairs
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CHANDA NAGARAJU 9 months 3 weeks ago
Long-distance trains must include at least one accessible coach with wheelchair anchorage and a Type A toilet with grab bars.
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CHANDA NAGARAJU 9 months 3 weeks ago
Metro and rail platforms must deploy rubber gap fillers and boarding ramps, while coach doors and aisles must be widened to accommodate wheelchairs.
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CHANDA NAGARAJU 9 months 3 weeks ago
All new buses procured under Central schemes must include low-floor entry, ramps, safety belts, and designated wheelchair areas. Existing services such as PM eBus Sewa and Type III intercity buses would also be retrofitted with tested lifts or bridge ramps.
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CHANDA NAGARAJU 9 months 3 weeks ago
Make them more accessible for persons with disabilities (PwDs), including mandatory wheelchair space in buses and Metro trains, step-free toilets at stations, level boarding ramps, and trained staff across air, rail and road transport networks.
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CHANDA NAGARAJU 9 months 3 weeks ago
accessibility refers to a measure of the ease of reaching (and interacting with) destinations or activities distributed in space, e.g. around a city or country. Accessibility is generally associated with a place (or places) of origin.
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CHANDA NAGARAJU 9 months 3 weeks ago
Be specific and constructive: When providing feedback, be clear and specific about the changes you are suggesting and explain the reasons behind your suggestions.
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