About Sugamya Bharat App:
- It is a flagship initiative of the Government of India dedicated to enhancing accessibility for divyangjan and elderly citizens in India.
- It was launched in 2021 by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
- Features of App
- Users can easily upload geo-tagged photos of locations where accessibility barriers exist, enabling authorities to take prompt corrective action.
- It serves as an essential platform for citizens to report accessibility issues across public infrastructure, transportation, and information and communication technology (ICT) systems.
- It is a more intuitive and user-friendly interface.
- It is revamped to AI-powered chatbot support to assist users in real time
- Through this app one can get to know circulars and notifications about new initiatives related to accessibility
- Integration of government schemes and other valuable resources for persons with disabilities.
- It is available in 10 languages.
- Only accessibility related issues pertaining to Buildings, Transportation System and ICT (websites and TV viewing) can be registered at Sugamya Bharat App.
