Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan

What is Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan?

Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign), launched on 3 December 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is the Government of India's flagship initiative to make built environment, transportation, ICT (Information & Communication Technology), and services universally accessible to persons with disabilities (Divyangjan) and senior citizens. The scheme targets 3 verticals: (1) BUILT ENVIRONMENT — 50%+ of government buildings, public spaces, airports, railway stations, bus terminals made accessible (ramps, lifts, tactile paving, braille signage); (2) TRANSPORT — all new buses, trains, aircraft mandated to have accessibility features; (3) ICT — all government websites Section 508/WCAG compliant for screen readers. Progress: 95% of A1, A, B category railway stations are now accessible; 1,500+ govt websites are accessibility-compliant. Implemented by DEPwD under MoSJE. The scheme also runs Sugamya Bharat App (citizen reporting) and Mark of Excellence for accessible buildings. Aim: 100% accessible India by 2030.

Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive Accessible buildings + transport + websites + Sugamya Bharat App for citizen reporting. The scheme was launched in 2015 and is implemented by the Government of India.

Who is Eligible for Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan?

• ✓Universal — benefits all persons with disabilities (PwDs), senior citizens, pregnant women
• ✓Citizens can REPORT accessibility issues via Sugamya Bharat App — Aadhaar required
• ✓Building owners/Service providers can apply for accessibility CERTIFICATION
• ✓Government departments, PSUs are mandated to comply with Sugamya Bharat standards
• ✓Private sector establishments (cinemas, malls, hotels) encouraged to comply with Mark of Excellence
• ✓Sugamya Bharat App available on Android and iOS — free download

Documents Required for Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan

How to Apply for Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan Online?

1. 1Download Sugamya Bharat App from Google Play Store / Apple App Store (free)
2. 2Register with mobile number + Aadhaar OTP — create citizen account
3. 3TO REPORT inaccessible space: take photo → tag location (auto via GPS) → select category (no ramp, no lift, no braille, narrow doors)
4. 4Submit report — assigned to relevant nodal department (Ministry/State/Municipality) for action
5. 5Track progress in app — typical resolution: 30-180 days for govt-owned facilities
6. 6For BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY CERTIFICATION: apply at sugamyabharat.gov.in → 'Mark of Excellence'
7. 7Submit building drawings, photo evidence of features (ramps, lifts, braille, tactile paths, accessible toilets)
8. 8Inspection by accessibility auditor; certificate issued on compliance — valid 5 years
9. 9Government departments must conduct annual accessibility audit and submit to DEPwD

Frequently Asked Questions — Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan