(THE GIST OF PIB) Sugamya Bharat App

(JUNE-2025)

Recently, the Sugamya Bharat App (SBA) has been revamped to provide a more user-friendly and impactful experience.

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.

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.