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flag India proposes new accessibility standards for everyday products to aid people with disabilities.

flag The Indian government has released draft standards for making everyday products, such as kitchenware and furniture, more accessible to people with disabilities. flag The guidelines, issued by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, require features like braille, tactile elements, and clear labels. flag Products must follow the POUR approach, ensuring they are Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust. flag The draft suggests incentives for compliant manufacturers and penalties for non-compliance, with products to be rated from Level A to Level AAA based on accessibility.

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