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Inviting comments and suggestions on the Draft Accessibility Standards for the Information & Communication Technology Sector

Inviting comments and suggestions on the Draft Accessibility Standards for the Information & Communication Technology Sector
Start Date :
Jun 27, 2025
Last Date :
Jul 11, 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 Information & Communication Technology 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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VIVEK KUMAR YADAV
VIVEK KUMAR YADAV 1 year 2 weeks ago
"Effective communication is the backbone of any successful tech project. With the rapid evolution of technology, it's exciting to see how innovative communication strategies can bridge gaps, enhance collaboration, and drive growth in the sector."
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Vaishali kashyap
Vaishali kashyap 1 year 2 weeks ago
These draft standards are a crucial step towards ensuring equal access to information and communication technology for persons with disabilities. I appreciate the emphasis on specific aspects like web accessibility and closed captions. To further enhance the standards, I suggest including guidelines for accessible mobile apps and providing more detailed requirements for audio descriptions. Overall, these standards have the potential to significantly improve the lives of individuals with disabilities, and I look forward to seeing their implementation.
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mahender saharan
mahender saharan 1 year 2 weeks ago
आईसीटी क्षेत्र के लिए मसौदा पहुंच मानक पर सुझाव WCAG 2.1 अनुपालन: वेबसाइट और ऐप्स में स्क्रीन रीडर, कीबोर्ड नेविगेशन, और Alt Text अनिवार्य करें। क्षेत्रीय भाषाएं: हिंदी सहित क्षेत्रीय भाषाओं में वॉयस असिस्टेंट और टेक्स्ट-टू-स्पीच सुविधाएं सुनिश्चित करें। प्रशिक्षण: डेवलपर्स के लिए पहुंच प्रशिक्षण और उपयोगकर्ता जागरूकता अभियान चलाएं। निगरानी: स्वतंत्र समिति बनाकर अनुपालन जांच और दंड निर्धारित करें। सस्ती तकनीक: सहायक प्रौद्योगिकियों के लिए सब्सिडी और ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में कम बैंडविड्थ समाधान सुनिश्चित करें। फीडबैक तंत्र: सुलभ फीडबैक प्रणाली लागू करें। ये कदम मसौदे को समावेशी और प्रभावी बनाएंगे।
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