(a) whether steps are being taken by the Government to develop websites for differently-
abled persons;
(b) if so, the details thereof during the last two years; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether steps are being taken by the Government to develop websites for differently-
abled persons;
(b) if so, the details thereof during the last two years; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND EMPOWERMENT (SHRI D. NAPOLEON)
(a), (b) and (c) Yes Sir. Guidelines have been issued by Government in 2009 to make
government websites accessible to all including persons with disabilities.
A redesigned accessible website of the Ministry was launched on 5th January 2010,
(www.socialjustice.nic.in). Some other Ministries have also made their websites accessible.
To encourage development of “accessible†websites by others, the Ministry has instituted a
new category in its Scheme of National Awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
under which three awards – one each for government, public and private sector websites will be
given every year for the best “accessibility†features.
Minister (SJ&E) has requested Chief Ministers of States/Union Territories and Union Ministers
to make websites of various Government Departments and Organisations accessible. The State
Governments are also being provided Central Assistance for making their official websites
accessible.