Hi Rahul, This development would really be promising and hopefully it would offer equal playing field for all of us. I, Charu sir, Dipendra Sir, Sai, etc were in the committee for formulating BIS digital ict standard and heart warming to witness final adoption of the same. Kind regards Asif
Mohammed Asif Iqbal PwC | Associate Director, Advisory +919830059830 | [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> PwC India, DN56&57, Sector V, Saltlake, Kolkata 700091, India http://www.pwc.in<http://www.pwc.in/> Linkedin: bit.ly/asifmaiqbal-li ________________________________ ________________________________ From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Rahul Gambhir <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2024 4:44 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: RE: [AI] Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues Guidelines on Facilitating accessibility to digital payment systems for Persons with Disabilities Dear List, I also echo the sentiments of pride on this significant achievement. The recent RBI circular (RBI/2024-25/83 CO.DPSS.POLC.No.S-708/02-12-004/2024-25), titled "Facilitating Accessibility to Digital Payment Systems for Persons with Disabilities – Guidelines," is a groundbreaking step in making the financial sector more inclusive. It also aligns with the DFS, Ministry of Finance’s notification on accessibility standards, issued in February 2024 and subsequent annexure notification Accessibility Standard Guidelines for infrastructure and services in Financial Institutions across India dated 02/09/2024. I would like to express my gratitude to key stakeholders like Amar Jain, Rahul Bajaj, the Mission Accessibility team, AICB,BGFI and other stakeholders such as CCPD for their relentless efforts in making this happen. Special thanks to George Abraham sir for pioneering advocacy efforts in this area. Additionally, I wish to draw attention to the forward-looking standards issued by the Department of Financial Services, in september-2024 which are referenced in this circular along with standards, issued in February 2024 . The points enumerated include: 1. Infrastructure (Premises owned/operated/used and/or managed by FI): Ensuring accessibility during the construction of new buildings, such as providing ramps and handrails, non-slip surfaces, and clear signage. 2. Training and Awareness: Formal training for employees of financial institutions to be sensitive and supportive to customers and colleagues with disabilities. 3. Other Facilities: Practical assistance to visually impaired customers, provision of magnifying glasses, nodal officers, and additional support services. 4. Doorstep Delivery of Services: Facilitating home delivery of services and documents for persons with disabilities through agents or digital means. 5. Information and Communication Technology: Involving visually challenged individuals during the testing phase of digital services to ensure accessibility. Attaching the file for quick reference, and same can also be downloaded from the link given below; https://financialservices.gov.in/beta/sites/default/files/2024-09/Guidelines-FI.pdf<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://financialservices.gov.in/beta/sites/default/files/2024-09/Guidelines-FI.pdf__;!!Nyu6ZXf5!qjC-auOc1XiNITDPanCLWtRrsNeL-DomPSUmasqcvLMBLaiKj-keRdF2ayrWtGJ2O3tuh7yzCA8nQCYi77VdJb3wFoUV4flK$> This is a remarkable achievement for everyone involved, and it sets the stage for continued progress toward an inclusive financial ecosystem. With regards Rahul Gambhir Mobile: 9999989133 Email: [email protected] From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Amiyo Biswas Sent: Sunday, 13 October 2024 08:05 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AI] Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues Guidelines on Facilitating accessibility to digital payment systems for Persons with Disabilities I experienced the same. I prefer paytm for recharges and other bill payments. I use google pay for money transfer. Since the RBI guideline is issued on 11 October, we can wait for a month or so and then complain. The only problem is that I find it difficult to write feedback on mobile. I checked the website for an email id, but didn't find one for complaining. With best regards, Amiyo Biswas Cell: 6290527506 / 9433464329 ----- Original Message ----- From: Vikas Kapoor<mailto:[email protected]> To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2024 9:33 AM Subject: Re: [AI] Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issues Guidelines on Facilitating accessibility to digital payment systems for Persons with Disabilities For the last ten days or so, the UPI PIN section of PayTM has become inaccessible. The moment we land up at the PIN section, the talkback goes blank and doesn't speak anything, however, the same problem is not being seen with other UPI apps so far. On Fri, 11 Oct 2024 at 23:44, Shiva Kumar R C <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Please send RBI guidelines PDF with regards shivakumar r c. first division assistant department of treasury Government of Karnataka. mob/watsapp 9060720937 On Fri, 11 Oct, 2024, 11:26 am Amar Jain, <[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Dear all, On October 11, 2024, RBI has issued a circular to all payment system participants to (i) Review their payment systems / devices in terms of accessibility to persons with disabilities; (ii) carry out modifications such that the payment systems / devices can be accessed and used with ease by persons with disabilities; For the said purpose, the accessibility standards issued by Indian Ministry of Finance<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.linkedin.com/company/indian-ministry-of-finance/__;!!Nyu6ZXf5!qjC-auOc1XiNITDPanCLWtRrsNeL-DomPSUmasqcvLMBLaiKj-keRdF2ayrWtGJ2O3tuh7yzCA8nQCYi77VdJb3wFjlz7NwP$> for the banking sector may be followed, to the extent applicable. Which means that the payment systems and devices may be made compliant with Indian Standard 17802 parts one and two of Bureau of Indian Standards as amended; and (iii) all payment system participants are required to submit an action plan within one month containing details of their payment systems / devices that need to be modified along with timelines and details of the nodal officer who can be contacted for any clarifications / queries by RBI in this regard. While adopting any solution for the said purpose, PSPs should ensure that security is not compromised. This directive issued under Section 18 and 10(2) of the PSS Act, 2007 would ensure all entities that operate payment systems such as a payment gateways, payment wallets, point of sale devices, amongst others will have to make their digital assets accessible. All the PSPs should opt-in services of competent accessibility professionals / service providers in order to ensure compliance with the said directive in letter and spirit. 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