Walk the line? not in Delhi's obstacle-course footpaths, despite SC's push for accessibility
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'The right to have unobstructed and
is guaranteed under Article 21,' the court stated, directing all states and Uts to establish guidelines ensuring safe and accessible walkways for pedestrians.
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However, a visit by TOI to several so-called disabled-friendly pavements in Delhi revealed a starkly different reality. Many footpaths remain inaccessible to visually impaired individuals due to obstructions, such as vendor stalls, poles and other physical barriers.
The overall condition of the footpaths is dismal—some have broken or missing tiles, while others completely lack tactile indicators like tactile paving, which are vital for the visually impaired to navigate safely.
In practice, disabled-friendly footpaths in Delhi are more myth than reality. There is a general lack of concern for accessibility needs. Many sidewalks are so damaged or poorly maintained that pedestrians are forced to walk on the road instead.
Near Akshardham, large portions of the pavement were blocked by cement barricades placed by the Delhi Police. Elsewhere, such as in West Vinod Nagar, cars were parked directly on the tactile paving, further endangering and inconveniencing those with visual impairments.
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