This is an unpublished draft preview that might include content that is not yet approved. The published website is at w3.org/WAI/.

India

Last Updated: 24 March 2017 – Updated information to include the new Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act passed in December 2016.

Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPD)

Official law/policy page

English: Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (RPD)

Details

Date enacted: 2016
Responsible Entity (Agency, Ministry, etc.):
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Type: Non-discrimination law
Scope: Public sector, Private sector
Web only: no
WCAG Version Used: None

Guidelines for Indian Government Websites

Official law/policy page

English: Guidelines for Indian Government Websites

Details

Date enacted: 2009
Responsible Entity (Agency, Ministry, etc.):
- Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
Type: Mandatory policy
Scope: Government
Web only: no
WCAG Version Used: WCAG 2.0
Relevant Standard:
- WCAG 2.0 Level A
  W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Level A

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This is an unpublished draft preview that might include content that is not yet approved. The published website is at w3.org/WAI/.