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Inviting comments and suggestions on the Draft Accessibility Standards for the Assistive Technology Sector

Inviting comments and suggestions on the Draft Accessibility Standards for the Assistive Technology Sector
Start Date :
Oct 10, 2025
Last Date :
Oct 31, 2025
17:30 PM IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)

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 Services 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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LAXMI PRASAD BODA
LAXMI PRASAD BODA 8 hours 10 minutes ago

These standards apply to all stakeholders involved in the lifecycle of Assistive Technologies, including:

Manufacturers and developers

Service providers and vendors

Government agencies and procurement bodies

Research institutions and academic bodies

End users and disability advocacy organizations

LAXMI PRASAD BODA
LAXMI PRASAD BODA 8 hours 10 minutes ago

To ensure all Assistive Technologies meet minimum accessibility requirements.

To promote universal design and inclusive innovation in the AT sector.

To safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities to access AT without discrimination.

To facilitate interoperability, usability, safety, and affordability in assistive products and services.

LAXMI PRASAD BODA
LAXMI PRASAD BODA 8 hours 10 minutes ago

These draft standards are formulated to establish non-negotiable requirements for the design, development, procurement, distribution, and maintenance of Assistive Technologies (AT), ensuring equal access and inclusion for persons with disabilities. They align with the provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPwD Act), which mandates the creation of barrier-free environments and the promotion of accessibility across all domains.

Dhananjay Pratap Singh
Dhananjay Pratap Singh 20 hours 24 minutes ago

मानकों के पालन हेतु नियमित निरीक्षण और दंड प्रावधान जोड़े जाएं।

Dhananjay Pratap Singh
Dhananjay Pratap Singh 20 hours 25 minutes ago

दिव्यांग महिलाओं और वरिष्ठ नागरिकों के लिए विशेष सहायता योजनाएँ हों।

Dhananjay Pratap Singh
Dhananjay Pratap Singh 20 hours 25 minutes ago

निजी क्षेत्र को प्रोत्साहन देकर सुलभ मूल्य पर तकनीक उपलब्ध कराई जाए।