Chandigarh, March 1 -- Centre has approved first instalment of Rs.5.22 crore of the requested Rs.54 crore by Panjab University to enhance accessibility infrastructure across campus and ensuring a barrier-free environment for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) under the Scheme for Implementation of Persons with Disabilities Act (SIPDA).

The approved amount will used for constructing ramps, installing elevators, tactile pathways, accessible restrooms and to ensure other essential facilities to cater to the needs of students, faculty, staff and visitors with disabilities. Work on the proposed accessibility enhancements is expected to commence soon and a detailed plan to ensure timely execution is already in motion.This move aligns with the un...