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Inviting comments and suggestions on the Draft Accessibility Standards for the Products Sector

Inviting comments and suggestions on the Draft Accessibility Standards for the Products Sector
Start Date :
Aug 14, 2025
Last Date :
Sep 14, 2025
17:30 PM IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)
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The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MSJE), in collaboration with MyGov, invites comments and suggestions ...

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MSJE), in collaboration with MyGov, invites comments and suggestions from stakeholders and the general public on the draft accessibility standards for the Products Sector. These draft standards, which identify non-negotiable rules, have been prepared to strengthen the creation of barrier-free environments in accordance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and relevant rules.

The draft document is now available for review. Click here to read.

All interested individuals are requested to carefully examine the proposed standards and submit their feedback, comments, and suggestions on the MyGov platform, ensuring that personal details are entered accurately during registration.

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Rakesh gupta
Rakesh gupta 1 year 2 weeks ago
Tax slabs proposal 5 % tax compulsory tax on 100% things. 5% +14% on environmental issues, luxury tax 5% + 40% special tax, ultra luxury and very high environmental issues tax. ""किसी भी अर्थव्यवस्था में बिल्कुल tax free कोई भी वस्तु या सेवा नहीं होनी चाहिए ""
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Dr Mohamed Rameez
Dr Mohamed Rameez 1 year 2 weeks ago
Summary Recommendations 1. Expand scope to all product sectors, digital + physical. 2. Mandate universal design & multi-sensory accessibility. 3. Align with WCAG 2.2 for digital components. 4. Establish Accessibility Certification & third-party audits. 5. Offer financial incentives to manufacturers. 6. Make accessibility mandatory in public procurement. 7. Build awareness & training for all stakeholders. 8. Align with global accessibility frameworks for consistency.
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Dr Mohamed Rameez
Dr Mohamed Rameez 1 year 2 weeks ago
8. Global Best Practices to Adopt • EU Accessibility Act (2019) → Covers ICT, transport, consumer goods. • US ADA Standards → Enforceable accessibility design codes. • Japan’s JIS Accessibility Standards → Inclusive product design approach.
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Dr Mohamed Rameez
Dr Mohamed Rameez 1 year 2 weeks ago
7. Capacity Building & Awareness Comment: Draft does not cover awareness and training. Suggestion: • Build training programs for manufacturers & designers on accessible design. • Public campaigns to spread awareness about availability of accessible products. • Involve disability rights groups in standards development & audits.
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Dr Mohamed Rameez
Dr Mohamed Rameez 1 year 2 weeks ago
6. Affordability & Inclusion Comment: Accessibility features may increase product cost if not regulated. Suggestion: • Government incentives for R&D in accessible products. • GST/Tax rebates on certified accessible products. • Public procurement policy: only accessible products should be purchased by government departments.
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Dr Mohamed Rameez
Dr Mohamed Rameez 1 year 2 weeks ago
5. Testing & Certification Comment: Lack of strong compliance & enforcement mechanisms. Suggestion: • Introduce Accessibility Certification Mark (similar to CE mark in Europe). • Mandatory third-party audits before products hit the market. • Periodic compliance checks with penalties for violations.
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Dr Mohamed Rameez
Dr Mohamed Rameez 1 year 2 weeks ago
4. Digital Accessibility Comment: Draft underrepresents digital accessibility. Suggestion: • Align with WCAG 2.2 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) for all product-related software/apps. • Ensure voice-command integration and screen-reader compatibility. • Smart products (IoT, wearables, appliances) must have accessible digital interfaces.
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Dr Mohamed Rameez
Dr Mohamed Rameez 1 year 2 weeks ago
3. Design Standards Comment: Lack of clarity on minimum design requirements. Suggestion: • Mandate Universal Design principles (perceptibility, operability, simplicity, tolerance to error). • Ensure multi-sensory accessibility: • Visual: high-contrast, large fonts, tactile markers. • Auditory: voice guidance, vibration alerts. • Cognitive: simple instructions, pictograms. • Color-blind friendly design must be a default standard.
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Dr Mohamed Rameez
Dr Mohamed Rameez 1 year 2 weeks ago
2. Scope & Coverage Comment: Current draft seems limited in scope; needs wider product categories. Suggestion: • Include ICT products, assistive tech, mobility aids, public-use products. • Adopt a sector-neutral baseline framework (like EU Accessibility Act) that can be adapted across industries. • Ensure accessibility in both physical & digital interfaces.
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Dr Mohamed Rameez
Dr Mohamed Rameez 1 year 2 weeks ago
Draft Accessibility Standards for Products Sector 1. General Observations • Appreciate the initiative to bring universal design and accessibility into product standards – critical for inclusivity. • Standards should cover all product categories (consumer electronics, home appliances, transport, medical devices, digital platforms). • Need alignment with UNCRPD (United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities) and ISO accessibility standards.
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