Why are Indian cities still inaccessible to people with disabilities? | In Focus Podcast
A podcast discussion explores the persistent lack of accessibility for people with disabilities in Indian urban infrastructure. Despite legal mandates, experts argue that city planning continues to fail in creating inclusive public spaces.
Why it matters
The discussion highlights the gap between legislative rights and the lived reality of citizens with disabilities in rapidly urbanizing nations.
Why are Indian cities still inaccessible to people with disabilities? | In Focus Podcast left A person with disability checking the accessibility at the bus stop near Vivekananda House on Sunday. B. Jothi Ramalingam JOTHI RAMALINGAM B KSL https://th-i.thgim.com/public/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/o5j96h/article71270787.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Disability-righGOPGA9S0M.3.jpg.jpg A person with disability checking the accessibility at the bus stop near Vivekananda House on Sunday. B. Jothi Ramalingam JOTHI RAMALINGAM B THGU1887871567 megaphone Nivedita Krishna and Bhumika Modh discuss barriers, inclusivity scope, and accessible city design. 08ebbfbc-64a2-48e5-bd77-038aca32730e Indian cities have undergone rapid urbanisation over the past few decades. Yet, accessibility continues to evade the design and planning priorities.
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