Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Accessible India Campaign Details in AP
The Accessible India Campaign, started in 2015, aims to make places, transport, and technology easier to use for everyone, especially people with disabilities.
The government has given ₹31 lakh to Andhra Pradesh to make two government buildings more accessible.
They are also using new technology like 3D-printed prosthetic parts and special eyewear.
The campaign includes teaching people about accessibility and making sure healthcare places and websites are easy to use.
The government is working with other organizations to make these changes happen.
The Accessible India Campaign, launched in 2015, aims to improve accessibility in built infrastructure, transport systems, and ICT services.
₹31 lakh has been released to Andhra Pradesh for the 2025-26 fiscal year to retrofit two state government buildings.
Technological advancements include digital scanning for 3D-printed prosthetic sockets, low-vision assistive eyewear, and lithium-ion battery-operated motorised tricycles.
A technology transfer agreement with Ottobock supports the production of international-standard prosthetic devices in India.
Awareness efforts are ongoing through various institutions and NGOs to inform and sensitize the public about accessibility.
- Who
- Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Andhra Pradesh government
- What
- Implementation of the Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) in Andhra Pradesh
- When
- Campaign launched in 2015, details provided in parliament on Tuesday
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To improve accessibility in built infrastructure, transport systems, and ICT services
- Campaign Name
- Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan)
- Launch Year
- 2015
- Funding Mechanism
- Proposal-based
- Funds Released for 2025-26
- ₹31 lakh
- Purpose of Funds
- Retrofit two state government buildings
- Technological Advancements
- Digital scanning for 3D-printed prosthetic sockets, low-vision assistive eyewear, lithium-ion battery-operated motorised tricycles, Kadam knee joint
- Technology Transfer Agreement
- Ottobock for international-standard prosthetic devices
- Accessibility Standards
- 2023 standards for healthcare facilities and websites
- Awareness Efforts
- Ongoing through National Institutes, CRCs, educational institutions, government bodies, and NGOs