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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)
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 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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Neha Rani
Neha Rani 9 months 3 weeks ago
ऑनलाइन बुकिंग: IRCTC वेबसाइट के माध्यम से ऑनलाइन टिकट बुक करते समय, विकलांगता प्रमाण पत्र का विवरण दर्ज करें।
Neha Rani
Neha Rani 9 months 3 weeks ago
विशेष कोच: कुछ ट्रेनों में विकलांग यात्रियों के लिए विशेष कोच और बर्थ आरक्षित हो
Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen
Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen 9 months 3 weeks ago
The framework also includes time-bound budgeting and procurement provisions and urges immediate updates to national policies such as the Motor Vehicles Act, urban bus specifications, and building codes.Stakeholder consultations on the guidelines are presently underway, with the final version expected to come out after deliberations
Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen
Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen 9 months 3 weeks ago
The guidelines extend to taxi aggregators and e-rickshaws, which must include a share of wheelchair-accessible vehicles and train the drivers in disability assistance. Ropeways and ferries have also been brought under the framework, with specific norms on rescue equipment, platform gaps, and universal toilet access.
Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen
Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen 9 months 3 weeks ago
Accessibility standards are laws that government, businesses, non-profits and public sector organizations must follow to become more accessible. They help organizations identify and remove barriers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities in 5 areas of daily life.
Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen
Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen 9 months 3 weeks ago
Accessibility standards are laws that government, businesses, non-profits and public sector organizations must follow to become more accessible. They help organizations identify and remove barriers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities in 5 areas of daily life.
Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen
Vasanthapuram sai sri hari praveen 9 months 3 weeks ago
It is essential to ensure that people with disabilities can access information, services, and products without any barriers, making their lives easier and more fulfilling. The purpose of accessibility is to remove these barriers and provide equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of their disabilities.