New Delhi, April 9 -- Svayam, an accessibility advocacy organisation founded by industrialist Sminu Jindal, in collaboration with KPMG, released a whitepaper highlighting that India can unlock an estimated USD 191 billion (Rs 16.08 lakh crore) in economic value by addressing accessibility gaps across key sectors.
Titled "Does Accessibility Make Economic Sense?", the report examines how accessibility can drive economic gains in tourism, sports, transport, and information and communication technology (ICT), positioning it as a core economic lever.
The whitepaper notes that up to 34 per cent of India's population-over 486 million people-experience reduced mobility, including elderly individuals, caregivers, and those with temporary or situat...