Alliance for Inclusion and Accessibility

Alliance for Inclusion and Accessibility Alliance for Inclusion and Accessibility- An initiative of 'I for Humanity Foundation'.

The Government of India (Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment) under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji launched the Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan) in 2015 to facilitate barrier free urban development for Persons with disabilities in three broad domains i.e., Built Environment, Information Technology and Transportation. In this regard, the I f

or Humanity Foundation has launched an initiative called the Alliance for Inclusion and Accessibility. The objective of the initiative is to advocate for, sensitize and guide stakeholders towards accessibility in built environments & to contribute to making our country accessible and inclusive. Some of the initiatives identified and launched by I for Humanity Foundation through its platform ‘Alliance for Inclusion & Accessibility’ are-

-Accessible Cities
-Accessible Hospitality
-Accessible Banking
-Accessible Public Buildings
-Accessible Restrooms in Petrol Pumps
-Accessible Elevators
-Accessible Healthcare
-Accessible Educational Facilities
-Accessible Police Stations
-Accessible Tourism
-Accessible Transportation
-Accessibility Index
-Accessible Bharat Certification, etc. The initiative is supported by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India.

Mr. Swapnil Wankhade (IAS), Municipal Commissioner -Jabalpur, delivered a heartfelt and thought-provoking address at the...
25/04/2025

Mr. Swapnil Wankhade (IAS), Municipal Commissioner -Jabalpur, delivered a heartfelt and thought-provoking address at the Universal Design and Inclusion training workshop in Indian Cities.

He emphasized the urgent need for accessible public infrastructure, drawing from real-life experiences to highlight how even small design gaps can create significant barriers for persons with disabilities, women, and the elderly.

Key takeaways from his address:
- Accessibility is not just a feature, it’s a necessity
- Inclusive design should be the foundation of urban planning
- Public toilets and buildings must be gender-sensitive and universally accessible
- Empathy and awareness must guide infrastructure development

He commended the ‘Alliance for Inclusion and Accessibility’ for initiating this movement and reiterated the importance of empowering marginalized communities by creating environments that support their abilities and dignity.






Juuhi Rajput | UN-HABITAT | Smart City Jabalpur | NICMAR University | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | Jagat Bahadur Singh Annu | PMO India | UNICEF India | UNICEF | United Nations Development Programme - UNDP | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India | Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, MSJE

Mr. Chandra Pratap Gohal, CEO - Smart City Jabalpur delivered the Special Address at the workshop. He expressed deep gra...
25/04/2025

Mr. Chandra Pratap Gohal, CEO - Smart City Jabalpur delivered the Special Address at the workshop.

He expressed deep gratitude to the I for Humanity Foundation, technical experts, and the state government for initiating accessibility training in Jabalpur. Highlighting personal experiences and past government campaigns, the speaker underscores the urgent need to build inclusive and accessible infrastructure across cities—especially for the elderly, children, and people with disabilities.

He emphasized that while new infrastructure is becoming more inclusive, 90% of urban development is already in place and must be retrofitted. A lack of awareness and technical expertise among engineers and planners often results in flawed, non-functional accessibility features. He recounted attending an international workshop that demonstrated how universal design benefits everyone—from mothers with strollers to people with disabilities. He further mentioned accessibility is not just a design or budget issue—it’s about empathy, dignity, and social responsibility.

Mr Gohal committed that the Jabalpur Smart City team and Municipal Corporation will implement inclusive practices and follow expert recommendations to ensure no one is left behind.





Juuhi Rajput | Smart City Jabalpur | UN-HABITAT | NICMAR University | Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | Jagat Bahadur Singh Annu | PMO India | UN SDG Action Campaign | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India | United Nations | United Nations Development Programme - UNDP | World Bank India | World Bank | GIZ,German International Cooperation | UNICEF India | UNICEF

Ms. Juuhi Rajput, Founder of the ‘Alliance for Inclusion and Accessibility’, delivered the introductory address at the t...
18/04/2025

Ms. Juuhi Rajput, Founder of the ‘Alliance for Inclusion and Accessibility’, delivered the introductory address at the training workshop on Universal Design and Inclusion in Indian Cities.

She shared the initiative’s bold vision to create an inclusive platform that brings together Policy-makers, State & City Administrators, Think Tanks & Researchers, Corporations & PSUs, Academic Institutions, Innovators & NGOs, Financial Organizations, & Subject Experts to collaborate, commit, and act towards building inclusive and accessible urban environments.

She also introduced the three-pronged approach of the Alliance for Inclusion and Accessibility:
- Raising Ambition by creating awareness and encouraging leaders to make a commitment.
- Catalyzing Change by motivating partners to turn commitment into action.
- Empowering Action by providing a platform to different stakeholders for scaling action and solutions.

Lastly, she urged all the dignitaries and participants to incorporate universal design guidelines in all the upcoming infrastructural projects in the city.





Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | Jagat Bahadur Singh Annu | Smart City Jabalpur | UNDP in India | NICMAR University | UN-HABITAT | PMO India | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India | National Institute of Urban Affairs | UNICEF India | UN SDG Action Campaign

Training workshop on ‘Universal Design and Inclusion in Indian Cities’The Alliance for Inclusion and Accessibility (an i...
18/04/2025

Training workshop on ‘Universal Design and Inclusion in Indian Cities’

The Alliance for Inclusion and Accessibility (an initiative of I For Humanity Foundation) hosted its first training workshop on ‘Universal Design and Inclusion in Indian Cities’ on 28 July 2023 in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.

Over 50 delegates from Jabalpur Municipal Corporation, Smart City Jabalpur, PWD, Jabalpur Development Authority, Jabalpur Housing & Infrastructure Development Board, 11 Urban Local Bodies and Department of Social Justice and Empowerment came together to champion accessibility and inclusive urban planning.

Ms. Juuhi Rajput, Founder of the Alliance for Inclusion and Accessibility, introduced the initiative to sensitize and guide city stakeholders in making Indian cities more accessible and inclusive. She emphasized the role of various stakeholders, including political leaders, city administrators, architects, engineers, and urban planners, in making this vision a reality.

Chief Guest- Mr. Jagat Bahadur Singh Annu, Hon’ble Mayor of Jabalpur City, recognized the collaborative efforts of the Government and Alliance for Inclusion and Accessibility in making urban spaces accessible for persons with disabilities, women, children, and elderly. He also, committed to making all possible efforts to make the lives of persons with disabilities better.

Mr. Swapnil Wankhade IAS, Municipal Commissioner of Jabalpur emphasized the urgent need for accessible public infrastructure, drawing from real-life experiences to highlight how even small design gaps can create significant barriers for persons with disabilities, women, and elderly.

Mr. Chandra Pratap Gohal, CEO - Smart City Jabalpur expressed deep gratitude to the I for Humanity Foundation for initiating accessibility training in Jabalpur and underscored the urgent need to build inclusive and accessible infrastructure across cities—especially for the elderly, children, and people with disabilities. He committed that the Smart City Jabalpur team and Municipal Corporation will implement inclusive practices and follow expert recommendations to ensure no one is left behind.

Engaging sessions by Ms. Veronica Wijunamai & Ms. Kanika Bansal from National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) covered:
• Introduction to Disability Inclusion
• Universal Accessibility in Planning
• Internal & External Design Elements
• Empathy Building Exercise






Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs | United Nations Development Programme - UNDP | UN Women India | UNICEF | UN SDG Action Campaign | UN-HABITAT | World Bank India | PMO India | GIZ,German International Cooperation | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India | Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, MSJE | NICMAR University | Department of Urban Development & Housing MP

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