Respected Modi ji,, I appreciate the government’s initiative to draft accessibility standards for the product sector, ensuring inclusivity for persons with disabilities. I would like to suggest that all commonly used consumer products, especially electronics (like smartphones, ATMs, and household appliances), should have features like tactile buttons, voice assistance, and simple user interfaces that support multiple languages and screen readers. Packaging should also include Braille labels or audio instructions for essential items like medicines, hygiene products, and food items. These steps will ensure that persons with visual, hearing, or cognitive impairments can live more independently and with dignity. Thank you..

this is very good idea and this app is a very useful

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"सरकार एक केंद्रीयकृत ‘Accessible Products Repository’ (ऑनलाइन पोर्टल/ऐप) बनाए, जहाँ सभी प्रमाणित अभिगम्य उत्पादों की सूची, उनके स्तर (A/AA/AAA) और उपयोग निर्देश उपलब्ध हों।"

SUGGESTIONS Focus Areas Give priority to ICT products and packaging, ensuring that technology and information are accessible. Mandate Braille and tactile labels on consumer products to empower visually impaired users. Implementation Develop a phased roadmap for compliance, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with incentives to encourage adoption. Provide simple, self-certification/audit mechanisms rather than complex procedures to support easier compliance. Training and Awareness Organize workshops and awareness programs for manufacturers, designers, and consumers to promote knowledge about accessibility requirements. Actively involve persons with disabilities and their representative organizations in forming, monitoring, and reviewing the standards for genuine inclusivity COMMENT Universal Design Principles: Products must be usable, inclusive, and flexible. Emphasis is on simplicity, minimizing physical effort, ergonomic design, and tolerance for error

Here’s a structured way you could invite comments and suggestions on a draft accessibility standard for product sectors. You can adapt it depending on whether this is for internal stakeholders, public consultation, or regulatory bodies: --- Invitation for Comments and Suggestions We are pleased to share the Draft Accessibility Standard for [Product Sector(s)] for consultation. This draft has been developed to ensure that products are designed, produced, and delivered in ways that are inclusive, user-friendly, and accessible to persons with diverse abilities. Your feedback is vital in helping us refine and strengthen these standards. We invite comments, suggestions, and recommendations from stakeholders, including: Industry representatives and manufacturers Consumer organizations Persons with disabilities and advocacy groups Technical experts and researchers General public and end-users

Awareness: Many manufacturers may not be aware of the importance of designing for accessibility, so public education and training will be key. Cost: There might be concerns about the cost of designing and manufacturing accessible products, but the long-term benefits of inclusivity and expanding markets may outweigh these initial costs. Innovation: The standards present an opportunity for manufacturers to innovate and offer products that set them apart in the marketplace, positioning India as a leader in accessible products in the global market.

While the draft has been made available for public comment, the standards are not yet final. Once they are finalized, manufacturers will be required to align with these standards, likely with a phased implementation period.

The draft standards are meant to be applicable across a wide variety of products, such as: Consumer goods (e.g., household appliances, kitchen items) Information technology products (e.g., software, hardware) Communication devices (e.g., phones, tablets, and accessories) Public use products (e.g., vending machines, ATMs, etc.) The goal is to ensure that products can be used by people with a range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive impairments.

6. Review and Updates • Standards shall be reviewed every 3 years or earlier to incorporate technological advancements, global best practices, and evolving needs of persons with disabilities. ⸻ Summary: This draft aims to create an inclusive environment where all citizens, regardless of ability, can access products, services, and infrastructure safely and independently. It combines physical, digital, and communication accessibility under a unified framework.