India Steps Up Drive for an Inclusive, Accessible Future for Persons with Disabilities

December 2, 2025 2:47 PM

India Steps Up Drive for an Inclusive, Accessible Future for Persons with Disabilities

The world will observe International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3 and India is preparing to spotlight this year’s UN theme, “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress”. With more than 2.68 crore PwDs identified in Census 2011, the government ensures that no one is deprived on account of their disability, and creates pathways to opportunity and active societal involvement for every individual. At the forefront of this push is the government...

Govt revamps Sugamya Bharat App to boost accessibility for divyangjan and elderly

June 27, 2025 4:05 PM

Govt revamps Sugamya Bharat App to boost accessibility for divyangjan and elderly

The central government has revamped the Sugamya Bharat App (SBA), a key initiative aimed at enhancing accessibility for divyangjan and elderly citizens. The updated app features a more intuitive user interface and an AI-powered chatbot, providing real-time assistance and easier access to information on government schemes and initiatives. Launched in 2021 by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the app enables users to re...