Accessible India Campaign - Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan

All persons with disabilities (physical, visual, hearing, intellectual, or speech disabilities) are eligible. The campaign benefits both individuals and institutions. Government organizations, NGOs, and private institutions can also apply for financial assistance to make their infrastructure and services accessible.

The campaign focuses on: (1) Built Environment Accessibility - making public buildings, offices, and facilities wheelchair accessible with ramps, elevators, and accessible toilets; (2) Transportation Accessibility - ensuring buses, trains, and stations have accessible features; (3) ICT Accessibility - making government websites, mobile apps, and digital services accessible to persons with visual and hearing impairments.

Organizations can visit the official Accessible India Campaign portal (accessibleindia.gov.in) and submit detailed project proposals for accessibility modifications. The proposal should include cost estimates, architectural plans, and timeline. Applications are evaluated by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities based on need and feasibility.

You can report accessibility issues through the online portal or mobile app using basic information like location, type of barrier, photographs, and description. You may need to provide your Aadhaar Card or any valid ID. The complaint system helps track accessibility violations in public spaces and government facilities.

No, accessible infrastructure and services created under the Accessible India Campaign are available free of cost to all citizens, including persons with disabilities. The costs are borne by the government and participating institutions as part of their social responsibility and legal obligation under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.