SAMARTHYAM is a national information, technical assistance and research organization. Under its Project “National Centre for Accessible Environments”, it evaluates, develops, and promotes accessible & universal design in built & outdoor environments, transportation systems and products. Our mission is to improve environments through access audits, design innovation, research, capacity building trainings and design assistance.
It is enabling a paradigm shift by its action-oriented approach through:
- Access Audits of more than 2000 sites nation wide
- Training professionals - architects & engineers, transport planners and urban designers
Samarthyam’s prime goal is to promote “Inclusive Society and Universal Design in the Built Environment and Transportation”. Its mission is supported by team of professionals (architects & engineers), academicians, researchers, scientists, Civil Service Organizations (CSO) and Disabled Persons Organizations (DPOs).
Our Objective…
Barrier Free, Rights based Inclusive Society and implementation of Universal Design & Access for All
We believe….
Universal Design is an enabler of Inclusion
Our Mission….
- Barrier Free Tourism - “Tourism for All”
- Accessible Transportation - “Mobility for All”
- Access to Built Environment - “Access for All”
- Access to street/road infrastructure - “Right of way”
