Dear All,
The *Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB)*, entrusted the *National
Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities working
under Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD)* and
*SaralX* to conduct a *Technology and Cost Feasibility Study* for making
feature films accessible to persons with visual and hearing impairments.
As part of this study, we are seeking inputs from experts, researchers,
technology providers, startups, and stakeholders working in the
accessibility domain. Specifically, we request your suggestions/solutions
for the following questions:
1.
*Audio Description (AD):*
- What are the best technical solutions available (domestically and
internationally) to generate audio descriptions for films?
- What are the available tools or methods to assess the *quality* of
audio descriptions?
2.
*Captions/Subtitles:*
- What technical solutions are available to generate captions/subtitles
in Indian languages for films?
3.
*Indian Sign Language (ISL):*
- What technical solutions exist to generate ISL interpretation for
movies in various Indian languages?
- What are the available tools or methodologies to assess the
*quality* of ISL interpretation?
4.
*Costing:*
- What is the estimated cost for different technological solutions (both
domestic and international) in each of the above areas?
We believe your insights and contributions will play a vital role in
shaping a robust framework for accessible cinema in India.
You may kindly share your responses, references, or solution briefs here
<https://forms.gle/xqQBmzq3YDb9SNcWA> or by writing to us at
*[email protected]
<[email protected]>* by *15th September 2025*.
While writing over email, please also provide a brief background about you
and your contact details, this will help us in reaching out to you for more
information.
We look forward to your valuable inputs in making cinema more inclusive and
accessible for all.
—
Thanks and Regards,
Dr. Akashdeep Bansal (He/Him)
Founder & CEO | SaralX
PhD in digital accessibility @ IIT Delhi
Member @ Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Member @ IAAP
E: [email protected]
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Supported by: UNDP India
<https://www.linkedin.com/posts/undp-in-india_undpxunder25-digitaltech-youthday-activity-7230074431778304000-8Y0Y?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios>,
Atal Innovation Mission, Niti Aayog, Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH),
AssisTech Foundation (ATF), HDFC Bank, NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore, Global
Disability Innovation (GDI) Hub, UCL, TiE Pune, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras,
Wadhwani foundation, and many more!
Media coverage: Hindustan Times
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