Upload
scott-rains
View
603
Download
0
Tags:
Embed Size (px)
DESCRIPTION
Svayam in India
Citation preview
Svayam’s Initiatives towards Creation of an Inclusive
Environment-Part 1
Prepared By
Svayam(an initiative of S.J. Charitable Trust)Jindal Centre,12, Bhikaji Cama Place,
New Delhi-110066Email: [email protected]
web: www.svayam.com
Sminu Jindal-Founder of Svayam
• Sminu Jindal, the young and dynamic Managing Director of Jindal SAW Ltd founded Svayam, an initiative of S. J. Charitable Trust.
• A unique initiative that gives wings to people with reduced mobility.
• She is also the chairperson of ARUNIM.
Awards and Recognitions– Women Entrepreneur of
the Year 2009 Award by FICCI
– Young Global Leaders 2009 by World Economic Forum.
– National Tourism Award of Excellence by Min. of Tourism, Govt of India for making the World Heritage site Qutub Minaraccessible.
Role of Svayam
Svayam steps in as Access Consultants to fill the gap by
• way of undertaking audits, • identifying problem areas, • developing strategies to overcome the same as
per international standards of accessibility and universal design
• and handhold the implementation process to ensure the accurate execution so that rightful needy benefit.
Overview of Projects Undertaken• With Archaeological Survey of India, Svayam has audited
Qutab Minar and Red Fort. We have signed an MOU with ASIto make World heritage Monuments at Delhi, Agra and Goa barrier free.
• ITDC appointed Svayam as consultants to make the Ticketing complex of Qutab Minar, Visitors parking at Red Fort and Jallianwala Bagh accessible to all visitors.
• Working in association with:– NDMC to make public conveniences accessible – DTC to make Bus Q shelters accessible
• Initiated a process with Ministry of Urban Development to develop at least minimum accessibility standards for our country & have them incorporated in Building Bylaws of all States
• Conducted training workshops at Schools of Architecturefor students
• Providing access consultancy to the ITC Welcome group Hotels to make their existing & forthcoming properties accessible to all
• Conducted Disability Awareness and Sensitization workshops for the stakeholders from all segments.
Initiatives to Make the Historical Monuments and Places of Tourist Interest Accessible
Audit Findings at Qutub Minar
• Even the elderly find it difficult to negotiate high steps and need assistance in absence of handrails.
Pre- Audit Scenario at Qutub Minar
• The concrete ramp at the entrance was steep.
• The temporary ramp at the iron pillar was unstable, without handrails and had a very steep gradient.
Issues Identified during Audit
• The existing ramps were steep and did not conform to international standards.
• The floor surface of the ramps was slippery.• There were no handrails provided.• The connecting pathway of loose gravel made it difficult to
maneuver the wheelchair.• All the monuments within the complex were not
accessible.• The ticketing complex did not provide an accessible toilet.• The ticketing window was too high for a person on
wheelchair to access it.• No accessible parking bay present.
Post Execution of the Audit Report
Ramp at the Entrance of Qutub Minar
Post Execution of the Access Audit Cont..
Ramp at Iltutmish tomb
Ramp to the Iron Pillar
Continuous Level pathways
Accessible Ticketing Complex
Current Scenario at Red Fort• The ramp at the
Diwan- e- khas is more of a slip hazard.
• The steps at KhasMahal are not supplemented by any ramped access.
Red fort Audit
Svayam undertook an audit of the Red Fort and submitted its report which is under execution presently.
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
A World Heritage Site
The ramp that existed earlier at Taj Mahal
Current Status of Accessibility at Taj Mahal, Agra
Ramp at the Entrance
Ramp to the Toilet
Ramps to the Toilet and the Garden
Ramp Towards the Exit
Minor levels addressed at exit
Audit of Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar• Svayam was invited
by ITDC to conduct the Access Audit of a heritage site, Jallianwala Bagh at Amritsar.
• The facilities are being upgraded to include accessible features in toilets, drinking water fountains, pathways, etc.
• The audit report submitted thereafter is under implementation at the moment.
Public Conveniences
Accessibility Issues Identified in PTU’s
Accessibility Issues Identifiedin PTU’s
Accessibility Issues Identified in the Existing Public Convenience Units
• Most of the Public Convenience Units did not have any universal design features.
• Most of these units did not have barrier free access from the pedestrian pathway or the road.
• In some of the cases the access to these facilities is via steps
• Non-availability of even a single unisex accessible toilet in the Public Convenience Units
Site Specific Solutions Provided
Proposed PTU Plan
NDMC Public Conveniences
• The design of Unisex Accessible toilet proposed by Svayam was accepted for their tendering process.
• The design has been incorporated in the new public toilets being constructed at new locations in New Delhi as shown in the adjoining pictures.
New NDMC Public Conveniences
Content of the Accessibility Guidelines for Accessible Public Convenience Units
• Size specifications of the unisex accessible toilet • Layout of the Unisex Public Toilet with emphasis on
placement of the WC, Grab Bars, Washbasin, and door width specifications
• Accessible approach to the toilet block• Ramped access wherever required along with design
specification of the ramp• Basic hygiene, safety and appropriate international
signage and proper manning• Issues like ventilation, natural light, rainwater
harvesting, and alternate energy solutions like solar energy
• (Continued in Part 2)………….