Govt websites, apps set to get an accessibility reboot soon
improve the accessibility of all government websites, digital applications, and services in the government-to-government, government-to-business or government-to-citizen space, a senior government official told ET.
The ministry of electronics and information technology will anchor this project and suggest ways to improve page and website loading times, have better user interfaces on websites and apps, and make them more accessible for people with disabilities, the official said.
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In the initial phase, all the government websites and applications of the IT ministry will be upgraded to make them more accessible. These upgrades and revamps are a part of the IT ministry's plan to improve the overall global visibility of the Indian government's apps and services, another official said.
«So, for example, we have a user who can not see very well. Why can a government website or app not have the
