📌 Initiative Overview

The Sugamya Bharat (Accessible India) campaign task on MyGov is a citizen-driven initiative organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

The initiative centres on the Sugamya Bharat App, a crowdsourcing mobile application designed to identify and remove physical and digital barriers across India. It aims to achieve universal accessibility and foster Jan-Bhagidari (public participation) to empower Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) and senior citizens.

🗓️ Key Details & Timeline

• Start Date: July 28, 2026 (15:00 IST)
• End Date: July 28, 2027 (17:45 IST)
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Sector: Social Development
• Target Audience: All Indian citizens, Divyangjan, and senior citizens

🚀 Key Features & Capabilities of the App

1. Barrier Reporting & Crowdsourcing

• Geo-Tagged Media: Citizens can photograph and upload images of physical barriers in public infrastructure, transportation systems, or digital/ICT networks.
• Real-Time Tracking: Features an interactive dashboard to monitor the status of reported grievances.
• Positive Feedback Module: Includes a dedicated space to report and appreciate well-designed, inclusive infrastructure.

2. Accessibility & Multi-lingual Support

• 23 Languages: Multi-lingual interface for wide regional reach.
• AI-Powered Assistance: Integrated chatbot support for user queries.
• Screen-Reader Ready: Fully compliant with GIGW 3.0 (Guidelines for Indian Government Websites) to ensure ease of use for visually impaired users.

3. Redressal Framework

• Backed by Central Ministry Nodal Officers, State Commissioners for Persons with Disabilities (SCPDs), and the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPDs).
• Grievances reported on the app are automatically routed to local and regional authorities for targeted action and tracking.

4. Welfare Schemes Gateway

• Serves as a single-window informational hub for Central and State government welfare schemes.
• Covers financial aid, educational scholarships, skill development initiatives, and assistive device distribution programs.