Make government offices and buildings accessible under RPwD Act
Bharatiya Janata Party · Goa Legislative Assembly Election 2022
Last updated 20 Jun 2026
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Original manifesto wording
“We will fully enforce the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, by ensuring all government offices and buildings in Goa are fully accessible for Divyangs.”
Our Assessment
On track, but not fulfilled. The promise is to fully enforce the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 by ensuring all government offices and buildings in Goa are fully accessible for Divyangs. India Code confirms the RPwD Act, 2016 framework. Department of Information and Publicity material confirms the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities became functional from April 2024 and that its office has a ground-level facilitation counter, wheelchair-accessible ramp, lift, toilet and wheelchairs. Times of India reported in May 2025 that Goa government decided to conduct accessibility audits of public buildings, transportation systems, educational institutions and recreational facilities for compliance with RPwD accessibility standards. This confirms institutional and audit movement, but approved sources do not prove that all government offices and buildings in Goa are fully accessible. Status on_track.
Sources & Evidence
Department of Information and Publicity - DEPwD to be functional from April 1
Goa govt to audit accessibility of its buildings to heed rules for PwDs - Times of India
BJP Goa Assembly Election 2022 manifesto
India Code - Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
Promise Timeline
Times of India reported Goa government decision to audit accessibility of public buildings and other public infrastructure for RPwD compliance.
View sourceDepartment for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities became functional, with accessibility measures at its office including ramp, lift, accessible toilet and wheelchairs.
View sourceRelated Promises
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