It was launched in 2015 with the objective of achieving universal accessibility for PwDs.
Target: The campaign targets three separate verticals for achieving universal accessibility namely the built up environment, transportation eco-system and information & communication eco-system.
Nodal Agency:Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is the Nodal Agency for this Campaign.
Some Issues and Suggestions
It is generalized i.e. not specific to urban to rural areas, both the regions have specific problems and hence region specific directives must be issued.
It only targets existing state infrastructure i.e. buildings and transport. The private infrastructure must also be brought under its ambit, as the share of private infrastructure is more.
As of 2021, 1524 buildings have already been made accessible by providing accessibility features such as ramps, lifts, toilets, parking, etc. and access audits of 1662 State/UT Government buildings has also been completed.
