PANAJI
As part of the preparations for the General Elections for Lok Sabha 2024, the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer have put in place a system to facilitate accessible voting for 9423 Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) across Goa.
The officials conducted a comprehensive access audit of polling booths to check for compliance with accessibility standards, including the presence of ramps, tactile materials, and other essential amenities.
“At present, 9423 PwDs have been identified on the ERONET, with eight polling booths specially designated to be manned by PwD employees. Transport facilities have been meticulously arranged to cater to the needs of PwDs and senior citizens, with 30 e-rickshaws accessible for persons with disabilities, ensuring smooth transit to and from polling stations,” said Guruprasad Pawaskar, State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities.
