In view of the Common Wealth Games 2010, large scale infrastructure development is being planned all around the capital by the Delhi Administration. It has been observed in the past that due to lack of awareness, the Universal Design (UD) standards were not included/not given due importance in the built and transport environment in the planning stage.

It is heartening to note that the Civic Society has realized the importance of Inclusive Barrier Free Public Spaces and have responded positively to the initiatives taken by Samarthyam in making of Dilli Haat, Delhi Metro and Low Floor Buses accessible to all, including Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizens. However, it is realized that to work towards Making Delhi Accessible by the year 2010 and to include barrier free design elements in the planning/implementing process, we require people - public partnership especially the architects, planners and civic agencies like NDMC and MCD and the users.

To raise awareness, promote Universal Design in Delhi and ensure effective implementation of the same in the upcoming infrastructure in the coming two years; Samarthyam invite everyone to join hands in this Accessible Delhi Campaign.