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Accessible India Campaign
A nationwide campaign to achieve universal accessibility for persons with disabilities (Divyangjan) by upgrading public buildings, transport systems, and digital/websites space.
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Applying for building accessibility audits or reporting barriers via the Sugamya Bharat app is completely free. No official processing fees exist.
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Highlights and Media
Key Highlights
Built Environment
Retrofitting public buildings in capitals and major cities with disabled-friendly access ramp ways.
Accessible Transport
Making airports, A1/A/B category railway stations, and government buses fully accessible.
Digital Accessibility (ICT)
Upgrading government websites and public digital portals with screen reader compatibility.
Sugamya Bharat Vision Pillars
The three critical focus areas of universal accessibility upgrades
Ramps, Braille signs, grab rails, and accessible restrooms in government buildings.
Boarding steps, tactile paths in railway stations, and airport transfer aids.
Screen-reader friendly websites, sign language broadcasts, and Sugamya Pustakalaya.
Who is eligible
- Operating community service or public-access micro-enterprise
Eligibility rules · v1 · effective 1 January 2020
Who is not eligible
- Accessible India Campaign programs target operational establishments.
How to apply
Identify building or service to upgrade
State departments select public buildings and transportation terminals requiring accessibility retrofitting.
Typical duration · 10 days
Audit and procurement
Accessibility audits are conducted to design ramps, signage, and screen-reader compliant portals.
Typical duration · 30 days
Implementation and feedback
Retrofitting work is executed. Citizens use the Sugamya Bharat app to log feedback.
Typical duration · 60 days
Sources
- Sugamya Bharat Portal, DEPwDMINISTRY_PORTAL · Fetched 5 July 2026
Additional Details
Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) is a flagship program launched by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It aims to build a barrier-free environment for persons with disabilities (Divyangjan) across three key pillars: the Built Environment, the Transportation System, and the Information & Communication Technology (ICT) ecosystem.
Under the campaign, public and government buildings are retrofitted with ramps, disabled-friendly toilets, and braille signage. Public transport (trains, buses, airports) is upgraded with boarding aids. In the digital space, government websites are modified to meet accessibility guidelines (text-to-speech, screen-reader friendliness), and sign-language translations are integrated on television.
Accessing public accessibility facilities or requesting audits is free. The Sugamya Bharat mobile application enables citizens to report accessibility barriers directly to local urban local bodies.