Archive · 27 Jul 2026
DU College Develops Navigation System for Disabled Independence
Students from Delhi University’s Maitreyi College have created a special system called SUGAM to help people with disabilities move around inside buildings by themselves.
This system uses voice instructions, visual and vibration alerts, and supports multiple languages.
It is designed to help people who are visually impaired, have hearing difficulties, or face mobility challenges.
SUGAM is unique because it is the first system of its kind developed by students in India.
It also includes a digital pass system for campus access and events, and an audio signage feature for those without smartphones or digital literacy.
Students from Delhi University’s Maitreyi College developed SUGAM, an inclusive indoor navigation system.
SUGAM uses voice guidance, visual and haptic alerts, and multilingual support.
The system helps persons with visual, hearing, and mobility impairments navigate buildings independently.
SUGAM includes a digital pass system for campus access and events.
It is described as India’s first student-led inclusive indoor navigation system.
- Who
- Students from Delhi University’s Maitreyi College
- What
- Developed SUGAM, an inclusive indoor navigation system
- When
- Recently launched
- Where
- Delhi University’s Maitreyi College
- Why
- To help persons with disabilities navigate buildings independently
Proponents of SUGAM
Critics of SUGAM
Effectiveness and Accessibility
Proponents of SUGAM
SUGAM is a groundbreaking system that significantly enhances independence for persons with disabilities, offering voice, visual, and haptic navigation.
Critics of SUGAM
Critics argue that the system may not be universally accessible due to potential technical limitations and the need for digital literacy.
- Developers
- Students from Delhi University’s Maitreyi College
- System Name
- SUGAM
- Features
- Voice guidance, visual and haptic alerts, multilingual support, digital tools
- Target Users
- Persons with visual, hearing, and mobility impairments
- Unique Aspect
- India’s first student-led inclusive indoor navigation system