India malls turning friendly for the disabled

Malls are doing their bit to make the world a better place for people with disability. With Braille signage, wheelchair on call, disabled-friendly washrooms and specially allotted parking space, malls are looking to increasing footfalls by becoming more socially conscious.

Interestingly, several States such as Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have also asked mall managements to remove “infrastructure snags” and create a conducive environment for people with disabilities.

According to the 2011 Census, the number of disabled in India is 26.8 million — 15 million men and 11.8 million women.