Empowering Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) through Technology

  • Rural Focus: Approximately 70% of PwDs in India live in rural areas; technology is crucial for their inclusive development.
  • Government Schemes: Initiatives like the Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) and Digital India are promoting transport and digital inclusion for PwDs.
  • AI Assistants: Voice assistants like Google Assistant, Siri, and Alexa are connecting the visually impaired and physically challenged to digital services.
  • Make in India: Under this initiative, low-cost 'Assistive Technologies' tailored to local needs can be developed.
  • NEP 2020: The National Education Policy 2020 emphasizes digital access and inclusive education to make learning accessible for students with disabilities.
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