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flag India proposes national portal and rules to standardize assistive tech access, certification, and support for persons with disabilities.

flag India has proposed a national online Assistive Technology Portal and draft rules for 2025 to standardize certification, procurement, and distribution of assistive devices for persons with disabilities. flag Devices will be categorized as essential, specialized, or emerging, all requiring certification and compliance with national standards. flag Government procurement will be transparent and limited to certified suppliers. flag Essential devices may need prescriptions and will be distributed via public health networks. flag Affordability will be supported through subsidies, insurance, and emergency replacement provisions. flag A national helpline will resolve complaints within 30 days, with accessibility in multiple formats. flag A safety incident database will track malfunctions. flag The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities is leading the effort and plans stakeholder consultations before finalizing the rules.

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