accessibility

New Delhi, March 27 More than 60 visually impaired and low-vision students explored astronomy through touch, sound, and Braille-labelled models at an accessibility-focused event organized by DU's Kirori Mal College on Friday.The event, "Stars for All," was organized by the college's Centre for...

The 106-year-old freedom fighter in Dhemaji is ready to cast his voteA 106-year-old freedom fighter, Tanka Bora, from the Dhemaji district, is all set to exercise his right to vote in the upcoming Assam Assembly Elections, scheduled for April 9, 2026.Bora, a resident of Bishnupur village in...

Mumbai, March 25 Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has invested ₹2 crore in Proxgy, one of the country's fastest-growing innovation-led "Make in India" product and technology companies.With this investment, Parag joins a growing group of cricketers backing Proxgy, including Kolkata Knight...

New Delhi, March 23 The Supreme Court has emphasized the need to improve transportation access for persons with disabilities (PwDs) and has suggested that taxis should be equipped to accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said that...

Noida, March 22 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inspected the Noida International Airport on Sunday to review preparations for its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 28, officials said.The chief minister also carried out an on-site inspection of arrangements for...

Chennai, March 21 – Following the announcement of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a special doorstep voting facility to ensure greater accessibility and inclusivity in the electoral process.The initiative is aimed at enabling senior...

New Delhi, March 20 The Supreme Court on Friday emphasized the need to find ways to assist people with disabilities, and suggested that taxi services should be equipped to accommodate wheelchairs and other assistive devices for them.The observations came from a bench of Justices Vikram Nath...

Chennai, March 19 – As Tamil Nadu prepares for the assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a comprehensive set of measures aimed at enhancing voter convenience and strengthening transparency in the polling process.These initiatives focus on improving...

Indore, March 18 In a pioneering initiative in the country, the Madhya Pradesh State Legal Services Authority (MPSLSA) has trained individuals with hearing and speech impairments in mediation for dispute resolution using sign language.The training program was held here from March 14 to 18...

Amaravati, March 18 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched the "Divyang Shakti" scheme here on Wednesday, which offers free bus travel to people with disabilities.Presented as a special gift for the Ugadi festival, "Divyang Shakti" focuses on social equity, mobility, and...

Amaravati, March 18 – The Andhra Pradesh government launched the “Divyang Shakti” scheme on Wednesday, joining a select group of Indian states in providing free bus travel to people with disabilities.Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched the scheme and described it as a major step...

Gandhinagar, March 17: Gujarat has allocated ₹59.14 crore in the 2026-27 state budget for the construction of "pink toilets" for women across urban areas, as part of an expanded push under the 'Nirmal Gujarat 2.0' program to strengthen sanitation infrastructure and public hygiene.The...

New Delhi, March 17 Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has urged Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu to install audio traffic signals to help vulnerable pedestrians, such as senior citizens and people with disabilities.In a letter dated March 16, Gupta expressed concern over the daily...

Tirupattur, March 14 – Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin will inaugurate a series of public welfare projects in the Tirupattur district on Saturday, including a dedicated lounge for construction workers, a Village Knowledge Centre, and an integrated service center for persons...

Mumbai, March 11 – A group of parents representing students with disabilities has appealed to the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) to implement key policy reforms to make the education system more inclusive and accessible for students with disabilities.The practical exams for...

New Delhi, March 10 – The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) today inaugurated the second edition of the New Delhi World Para Athletics Grand Prix, scheduled to take place from March 11 to 13, bringing together approximately 257 athletes from eight nations for a major international para...

Today, Sakeena Itoo, Minister for Social Welfare, Education, Health and Medical Education, held an extensive meeting with representatives of the Confederation of Physically Challenged Organizations and discussed various issues and concerns of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) across Jammu and...

New Delhi, March 9 Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha urged the government on Monday to ensure that more Udan Yatri Cafes are opened at airports across the country to provide affordable dining options for passengers.Raising the issue in the special mentions in the Rajya Sabha, he praised the...

New Delhi, March 6 – The national capital is set to witness a vibrant celebration of health, sports, and community spirit as the second edition of the Fit India Carnival begins at the JLN Stadium in New Delhi this Sunday, commemorating the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026.Set to be...

Kochi, March 6 – The Election Commission held a crucial meeting with recognized national and state political parties here on Friday as part of preparations for the upcoming elections in Kerala. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar assured that the poll process would remain free, fair, and...