India
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act — Digital Accessibility Provisions
RPWD Act 2016, Sections 40–46 and Rule 15; GIGW 3.0
85/100
WCAG Standard
2.1 AA
Applies To
Government websites and private sector service providers
Enforcement
Fine
Private Right of Action
Yes
Summary
India's RPWD Act 2016 (operative June 2017), Sections 40–46, mandates digital accessibility for government websites and private service providers via Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW 3.0, WCAG 2.1 AA aligned). Fines range from ₹10,000 (first offense) to ₹5,00,000 (repeat), with a 2-year compliance window.
Scope & Coverage
Covers Websites
Yes
Enacted
2016