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All establishments have to ensure accessible infrastructure. Yet, as multiple ministries work on specific rules, compliance and overlaps will be a challenge.

On 5th June, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (“MoSJ&E”) notified the amendment to the Right of Persons with Disabilities Rules 2017 (“RPwD Rules”) in the official gazette. This...

DIMAPUR — The Court of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (SCPD) has strongly recommended renovation of the present ISBT in Kohima as well as all other bus terminals within the State of Nagaland. The SCPD court in an order dated May 25, 3023, recommended the State respondents including the Secretary and General Manager of Nagaland State Transport, to provide basic facilities in consonance with the Harmonised Guidelines and Standards for Universal Accessibility in India, 2021....

Kohima, May 28 (MExN): The Court of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), on May 25, has ‘strongly’ recommended the Government of Nagaland to renovate the present Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT), Kohima as well as all other bus term

State Commission for Persons with Disabilities has directed the department of Transport to renovate the present ISBT at Kohima as well as all other bus terminals in the State by providing basic facilities for persons with disabilities.

Excelsior Correspondent LEH, Dec 22: Advisor Ladakh Umang Narula today reviewed the implementation of provisions of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 in Ladakh and progress made in making Ladakh disabled-friendly. Narula emphasized that all upcoming Government buildings shall meet the accessibility standards as per the ‘Harmonised Guidelines and Space Standards for Barrier-Free Built Environment for Persons with Disabilities and Elderly Persons’ issued by the Governmen...

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) told the first bench of Chief Justice M N Bhandari and Justice N Mala that disabled-friendly structures would be provided in both ongoing and new projects, reports PTI.

Get latest articles and stories on Latest News at LatestLY. In six months time, all the Metro stations in the City will be provided with ramps to ease the movement of the disabled, the Madras High Court was assured on Wednesday. Latest News | All Metro Stations Will Be Made Disabled Friendly: CMRL Tells HC.

To make a case for the adoption of the more progressive Universal Design approach, the white paper proposes several legal and policy changes toward inclusive urban planning

Experts say that having an accessible environment is a right of persons with disabilities that allow them to live a better life