Archive · 26 May 2025
Goa Upgrades 11 Buildings for Disability Access
The government is spending money to make 11 government buildings in Goa easier for people with disabilities to use.
This means adding things like ramps and handrails.
The work is part of a bigger plan to make all government buildings accessible.
This effort is also happening alongside a review of other public places like schools and hospitals to see how easy they are to get around in.
This is part of a program called the Accessible India initiative, aiming for all government offices to be accessible.
Rs 3.3 crore is being spent to upgrade 11 government buildings.
The buildings are located in Pernem, Mapusa, and Bicholim.
The upgrades will include ramps, handrails, and other accessibility features.
The project is part of the Accessible India initiative.
Accessibility audits are being conducted on public buildings, transport, and schools.
- Who
- The Goa government.
- What
- Upgrades including ramps and handrails are being installed in 11 government buildings.
- When
- Work is expected to take four to six months.
- Where
- Pernem, Mapusa, and Bicholim in Goa.
- Why
- To make government buildings accessible to persons with disabilities.
- Budget
- Rs 3.3 crore
- Buildings in Phase II
- 11
- Locations
- Pernem, Mapusa, Bicholim
- Accessibility Features
- Ramps, handrails
- Phase I Buildings Made Accessible
- 21
- Planned Phase II Buildings
- 45