Railways roll out disability-friendly upgrades at 597 stationsIndian Railways has made significant progress in enhancing accessibility for people with disabilities. As part of the 'Sugamya Bharat Mission' or 'Accessible India Campaign', 597 stations now have either escalators or lifts. Between 2014 and 2023, 1,144 escalators and 1,195 lifts were installed across stations. The Railways aims to provide...
more... such facilities at all stations, with priority given to stations with high footfall, state capitals, and millennium cities. Lifts are being provided based on station priority and resource availability. Short-term and long-term accessibility facilities are being planned for all stations, including those previously classified as B category.
Indian Railways ne divyangjan ke liye aasaan access banane mein bohot progress kiya hai. 'Sugamya Bharat Mission' ya 'Accessible India Campaign' ke andar, 597 stations pe ab escalators ya lifts hain. 2014 aur 2023 ke beech, 1,144 escalators aur 1,195 lifts install kiye gaye. Railways ka target hai ki sabhi stations...
more... pe aise facilities hon, priority stations pe jahan zyada log aate hain, state capitals, aur millennium cities. Lifts de rahe hain station ki priority aur resources ke availability ke basis pe. Short-term aur long-term accessibility facilities sabhi stations ke liye plan kiye jaa rahe hain, pehle B category me classify hue stations bhi include hain.