Centre Gives Details of Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan in AP
For the 2025–26 fiscal, `31 lakh has been released to AP as the first installment under the Creation of Barrier-Free Environment scheme, to retrofit two state government buildings
Nellore: The Union ministry of social justice and empowerment has provided details in parliament on the implementation of the Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) in Andhra Pradesh.
Responding to questions from Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy and Prabhakar Reddy Vemireddy, the government stated on Tuesday that the campaign launched in 2015 to improve accessibility in built infrastructure, transport systems and ICT services is target-oriented and proposal-based. “Funds for this are released only on receipt of proposals from states and UTs.”
For the 2025–26 fiscal, `31 lakh has been released to AP as the first installment under the Creation of Barrier-Free Environment scheme, to retrofit two state government buildings.
On technological advancements, it said ALIMCO has incorporated modern tools such as digital scanning for 3D-printed prosthetic sockets, low-vision assistive eyewear, lithium-ion battery-operated motorised tricycles, and the Kadam knee joint that is developed with involvement of scientific institutions.
A technology transfer agreement with Ottobock now supports production of international-standard prosthetic devices in India.
The ministry also highlighted the 2023 accessibility standards for healthcare, mandating accessibility across health facilities and websites, and ICMR’s national list of essential assistive products to promote universal access to assistive devices.
Awareness efforts under the Awareness Generation & Publicity scheme are ongoing through National Institutes, CRCs, educational institutions, government bodies and NGOs to inform persons with disabilities and sensitize employers and the public.
