The Kozhikode district administration has launched a comprehensive audit of buildings under the Sahamithra Disability Protection Project, an initiative to make Kozhikode a fully disabled-friendly district.
The aim of the initiative is to improve the accessibility of public buildings throughout the district. The audit is being carried out in collaboration with local government institutions, Composite Regional Center (CRC), Kozhikode campuses, National Service Scheme (NSS) and Association of Persons with Disabilities (APD), along with various government departments.
The press release said that the first phase of the project focused on the campuses has already been completed and the second phase of the project saw significant progress on Friday (January 2). Volunteers from eight universities checked more than 150 buildings in a single day.
The authorities set a deadline for the completion of the audit by mid-January for all identified public buildings. The project provides building modifications so that all public places are accessible to persons with disabilities in accordance with national and international accessibility standards.
Published – 02 Jan 2026 19:37 IST
