Sugamya Bharat App Latest News
Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, launched the revamped ‘Sugamya Bharat App’ at the Purple Fest in Goa.
About Sugamya Bharat App
- It was launched under the Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan).
- It is a flagship initiative of the Government of India dedicated to enhancing accessibility for divyangjan and elderly citizens in India.
- Purpose: The app served as a citizen-led platform to make India’s public spaces more inclusive.
- Launched by: Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Key Features of Sugamya Bharat App
- Accessibility Mapping Function: It allows users to locate and rate public places on accessibility parameters, empowering community-led data collection.
- Consolidated Directory: It provides a one-stop platform for government schemes, scholarships, benefits, and employment opportunities, eliminating the need to navigate multiple portals.
- Curated Job and Education Listings: It also features job and education listings from government and private sectors tailored for persons with disabilities.
- Grievance Redressal Module: It enables users to directly register complaints about inaccessible infrastructure and services, making public spaces more accountable.
- Inclusive Design: It is compatible with assistive technologies, available in multiple Indian languages, and optimized for both Android and iOS platforms.
- It is revamped to AI-powered chatbot support to assist users in real time.
- It is available in 10 languages
Source: PIB
Sugamya Bharat App FAQs
Q1: Which ministry launched the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan?
Ans: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Q2: What is the aim of the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan?
Ans: To create a barrier-free environment for persons with disabilities.
