CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Sugamya Bharat App: Recently the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Sugamya Bharat app virtually. The application has been launched with features to enhance the environment and accessibility-related issues of disabled people.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main objective of the campaign is to make public spaces friendly for persons with disabilities. About the campaign The campaign is also called Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan. The scheme was launched by Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

Detailed explanation-3: -Only accessibility related issues pertaining to Buildings, Transportation System and ICT (websites and TV viewing) can be registered at Sugamya Bharat App. In addition to this, as a special feature owing to the pandemic issues related to COVID19 can also be registered only by Persons with Disabilities.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan (Accessible India Campaign) is going to complete 7 years in December 2022. The aim of the Campaign is to make a barrier-free and conducive environment for Divyangjans (Persons with Disabilities - PwDs) all over the country.

Detailed explanation-5: -Major achievement and Initiative since 2014. Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan – AIC) on 3rd December, 2015.