Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan - Making India barrier-free and accessible for all
50K+
Government buildings
1K+
Railway stations & airports
100+
Government websites
75%
Target completion
Launched on December 3, 2015, the Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) is a nationwide flagship campaign to achieve universal accessibility for persons with disabilities. The campaign aims to create a barrier-free environment for divyangjan in the most important areas of their lives - built environment, transportation system, and information & communication technology.
December 3, 2015 (International Day of Persons with Disabilities)
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Universal accessibility by 2030
Comprehensive approach to making India barrier-free
Physical Infrastructure Accessibility
50+ most important government buildings in each state capital and district headquarters
Ramps, accessible toilets, lifts, tactile paths, signage, parking spaces
Harmonized Guidelines and Standards for Universal Accessibility in India
Regular audits and accessibility compliance monitoring
Accessible Transport Systems
1000+ railway stations with accessibility features
All major airports with universal accessibility
State transport terminals and bus stops
Accessible buses, metro systems, and ride-sharing
Digital Information & Communication
100+ central and state government websites
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1 Level AA
Accessible government mobile applications
Online forms, documents, and service portals
Major milestones achieved since 2015
1,50,000+
Government buildings assessed
700+
Railway stations made accessible
95+
Government websites accessible
50,000+
Officials & staff sensitized
All new metro systems designed with universal accessibility
Accessibility integrated into Digital India initiatives
Universal accessibility mandated in all Smart City projects
Extending to district-level buildings and rural areas
Encouraging accessibility in private buildings and services
AI and IoT integration for smart accessibility solutions
Help us improve accessibility by reporting barriers
Go to accessibleindia.gov.in reporting section
Provide location, issue type, and description
Add images showing the accessibility barrier
Monitor resolution status through reference number
Get in touch for accessibility support and information
1800-233-5956
Monday to Friday (9 AM - 6 PM)
Department of Empowerment
of Persons with Disabilities
011-24369051
Report barriers, suggest improvements, and help create a barrier-free India