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Components of Accessible India Campaign:

Built Environment Accessibility

Transportation System Accessibility

Information and Communication Eco- System Accessibility

Sugamya Pustakalaya

“Sugamaya Pustakalaya” is an online platform that makes accessible content available to print- disabled people. The library houses publications across diverse subjects and languages and multiple accessible formats. It has been created by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in collaboration with member organizations of Daisy Forum of India and powered by TCS Access. Books are available in Accessible formats for people with visual impairment and other print disabilities. Over 2 lakhs books in diverse languages. Integrating libraries across India and the Globe, including the largest international library, ‘Bookshare’.