---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <mohammed.asif.iq...@in.pwc.com> Date: 20-Apr-2015 3:06 pm Subject: Re: GIGW revision To: <jayakumar.vaishn...@gmail.com> Cc: "dra" <d...@groupspaces.com>, "Harish Kotian" <har...@accessindia.org.in>, "Nilesh Singit" <nileshsin...@gmail.com>, "nirmita.n" <nirm...@cis-india.org>, <pran...@cis-india.org>, "Samarthyam India" <samarthyain...@yahoo.com>, "Shankar Subbiah S" <shan...@agateinfotek.in>, "shi...@barrierbreak.com shilpi" <shi...@barrierbreak.com>, "Shivani Gupta" < shiv...@accessability.co.in>, "Ch. Srinivasu" < srinivasu.chakravarth...@gmail.com>, "Sunil Abraham" <su...@cis-india.org>, <vis...@cis-india.org>
Dear Vaishnavi, Many thanks for reaching out to me. I am currently working on Accessible application initiative with department of electronics& IT, government of India. During my interaction with stakeholder; I learned that GIGW is being revised now and NIC shared this document for possible feedback. They only kull out accesible portion and asked me to submit feedback by Thursday april 23, 2015 I have no idea on their plans for public consultation. enclosing document for your reference. Asif Mohammed Asif Iqbal PwC | Principal Consultant (Manager) | Consulting Direct: +91 (0) 33 4404 3111 | Mobile: +91 (0) 98 3005 9830 Email: mohammed.asif.iq...@in.pwc.com PricewaterhouseCoopers Private limited 56 & 57, Block DN Sector V, Salt Lake Kolkata 700091 http://www.pwc.com/in From: "Vaishnavi Jayakumar (Inclusive India)" < vaishnavi.jayaku...@inclusiveindia.info> To: Mohammed Asif Iqbal/IN/M&C/PwC@Americas-IN, Harish Kotian < har...@accessindia.org.in> Cc: "Ch. Srinivasu" <srinivasu.chakravarth...@gmail.com>, " shi...@barrierbreak.com shilpi" <shi...@barrierbreak.com>, Shivani Gupta < shiv...@accessability.co.in>, Samarthyam India <samarthyain...@yahoo.com>, Shankar Subbiah S <shan...@agateinfotek.in>, Nilesh Singit < nileshsin...@gmail.com>, "nirmita.n" <nirm...@cis-india.org>, Sunil Abraham <su...@cis-india.org>, pran...@cis-india.org, vis...@cis-india.org, dra < d...@groupspaces.com> Date: 20/04/2015 02:50 PM Subject: GIGW revision Sent by: jayakumar.vaishn...@gmail.com ------------------------------ Dear Asif and Harish, Noticed the email below on the Access India group just now. Could you please share the original document received from NIC on revising the *GIGW (Guidelines for Indian Government Websites)* <http://web.guidelines.gov.in/faq.php>. Is just the *accessibility part* <http://web.guidelines.gov.in/tips.php> being revised or the *whole document* <http://darpg.nic.in/darpgwebsite_cms/Document/file/Guidelines_for_Government_websites.pdf> ? Who is collating inputs on behalf of civil society - could we all send emails, if so to which email id and by when? Apologies for bothering you but news of the revision doesn't seem to be available in the public domain. And there is so much to input. Thanks, Vaishnavi *[AI] Seeking Input on Revised GIGW documents* <https://www.mail-archive.com/search?l=accessin...@accessindia.org.in&q=subject:%22%5BAI%5D+Seeking+Input+on+Revised+GIGW+documents%22&o=newest> harish <https://www.mail-archive.com/search?l=accessin...@accessindia.org.in&q=from:%22harish%22> Sat, 18 Apr 2015 04:21:07 -0700 <https://www.mail-archive.com/search?l=accessin...@accessindia.org.in&q=date:20150418> Dear all, The Government of India is planning to revise its guidelines for websites. Experts please have a look at it, particularly the web accessibility part and send your comments before coming Wednesday. Contact information is in the trailing mails. Draft - Guidelines Accessibility Guidelines ( 22) 1 if a webpage can be navigated sequentially and the navigation sequence affect the meaning of operation, then all components receive focus in an order that preserves the meaning/operation.( Creating a logical tab order through links, form controls, and objects ) 2 Web pages allow the user to bypass repeated blocks of content ( by using the skip to main content link) 3 Except for captions and images of text, text can be resized without assistive technology up to 200 percent without loss of content or functionality. ( using the zoom function of the browser or inbuilt controls in the webpage) 4 Websites provide textual information such as Alt text & Captions to describe non-text elements, such as audio/video clips & multimedia presentations, images etc 5 Information structure and relationship is preserved in all presentation styles. 6 The meaningful reading sequence is preserved in all presentation styles. 7 Changing the setting of a component does not change the context unless the user has been informed of the same. 8 When any component receives focus it does not initiate change in context. 9 If an input error is automatically detected, the item that is in error is identified and the error is described to the user in text. 10 Time limit for time dependent web functions can be adjusted by the user (also refer exceptions). 11 Labels have been provided when content requires input from the users. 12 The purpose of each link can be determined from the link text alone or from the link text together with its programmatically determined link context. ( eg Supplementing link text with the title attribute or supplement the link text by adding additional text that describes the unique function of the link but styling the additional text so that it is not rendered on the screen by user agents that support CSS) 13 There is a mechanism to control (stop, pause...) audio that starts automatically. 14 There is a mechanism to control scrolling, blinking content. 15 Web pages do not contain any content that flashes for more than three times in a second 16 Functionality of content is operable through keyboard 17 Focus is not trapped in any component while navigating through keyboard only. 18 All information conveyed with color is also available without color. 19 There is adequate contrast between text and background colour. 21 Default human language of each webpage can be programmatically determined ( eg by using html 'lang' attribute) 22 Name and Role of all interface components can be programmatically determined states, properties, and values that can be set by the user can be programmatically set; and notification of changes to these items is available to user agents, including assistive technologies 23 Instructions for operating/understanding content do not rely solely on characteristics like shape size location etc. 22 In content implemented using markup languages the elements have been used according to specification. Others - 41 1 Department has nominated a Web Information Manager as defined in the guidelines. 2 It has been ensured that all stationery of the department as well as advertisements/public messages issued by the concerned Department prominently display the URL of the web site. 3 Due permissions have been obtained for publishing any content protected by copyright. 4 Website has the following clearly defined policies approved by the web information manager 1. Copyright Policy 1. Content Contribution, Moderation & Approval (CMAP) 2. Content Archival (CAP) 3. Content Review (CRP) 4. Hyper linking Policy 5. Privacy Policy 6. Terms & Conditions 7. Website Monitoring Plan 8. Contingency Management Plan 5 Source of all documents, whether reproduced in part or full, is mentioned. 6 Home page and every important entry page of website display the last updated /reviewed date. 7 Complete information including title, size (playing time for audio/video), format, usage instructions and plug-in to view the file is provided for downloadable material including documents. 8 Complete & self-explanatory title of all pages is provided. 9 With respect to each Act, Circular/Notification, Document, Form, Scheme, Service, Tender/Recruitment notice, the following should be clearly listed in the Website: a. Complete title b. Description c. language (if not English) d. purpose/procedure to apply (as applicable) e. Validity (if applicable) 10 All outdated, irrelevant content (Announcements, Tenders/Recruitment notices, News/Press Releases) is removed from the website and/or placed into the archives as per the archival policy 11 The language is free from spelling and grammatical errors 12 Discussion Forums if any, the website are moderated. 13 Mechanism is in place to ensure that there are no 'broken links' (internal as well as external) or 'Page not found' errors. 14 There are no links to 'under construction' pages. 15 The mechanism is in place to check the accuracy of Hyperlinked Content and Clear indications are given when a link leads out to a non government website. 16 Website provides a prominent link to the 'National Portal' from the Home Page and Pages belonging to National Portal load in new browser window. 17 Association to Government is demonstrated by the use of Emblem/Logo in proper ratio and color, prominently displayed on the homepage of the website 18 Ownership information is displayed on the homepage and on all important entry pages of the website and each subsequent page is a standalone entity in terms of ownership, navigation and context of content. 19 A consistency in navigational scheme and nomenclature is maintained throughout the website. 20 All pages on the website have a link to the home page. 21 Website uses Cascading Style Sheets to control layouts/styles and Website is readable even when style sheets are switched off or not loaded. 22 Metadata for page like page title, keywords, description and language is appropriately included. 23 Data tables have been provided with necessary tags/markup. 24 The website has a readily available Help section. 25 All information about the department, useful for the citizen and other stakeholders, is present in the 'About Us' section and mechanism is in place to keep the information up to date. 26 Website has a 'Contact Us' page providing complete contact details of important functionaries in the department linked from the Home Page and all relevant places in the website. 27 Feedback is collected through online forms and mechanism is in place to ensure timely response to feedback/queries received through the website. 28 Website has either a "search" box or a link to a "search" page from every page of the website, along with a link to an updated Site Map 29 Website has a fully updated sitemap 30 The website has been tested on multiple browsers. Hindi/regional language fonts have been tested on popular browsers for any inconsistency (loss of layout). 31 Minimum content as prescribed in the guidelines is present on the homepage and all subsequent pages 32 Website content is simple in language and free from offensive/discriminatory language 33 Text is readable both in electronic and print format and the page prints correctly on an A4 size paper. 34 Website has cleared security audit 35 Website is in the *nic.in* <http://nic.in/> or *gov.in* <http://gov.in/> domain 36 Website is hosted in a government data centre 37 Website must preferably be bilingual and Documents / pages in multiple languages must be updated simultaneously. 38 Websites must use mobile platform to increase reach.The websites must incorporate responsive design features to adapt to different display sizes 39 Documents are provided either in html or other accessible formats. Instructions / Download details for viewing these formats are provided 40 Mechanism is in place to ensure that all tender/recruitment notices are published on the website. 41 All documents have a time stamp on the main page ++++++++++++ From: *mohammed.asif.iq...@in.pwc.com* <mohammed.asif.iq...@in.pwc.com> [ *mailto:mohammed.asif.iq...@in.pwc.com* <mohammed.asif.iq...@in.pwc.com>] Sent: 17 April 2015 16:47 To: Dipendra Manocha; *pr_ve...@hotmail.com* <pr_ve...@hotmail.com> Subject: Seeking Input on Revised GIGW documents Dear dipendra & Prasant, I just received enclosed revised GIGW from NIC and they would like our feedback. Can you please offer your comment / suggestions as well as circulate it to technical experts for their feedback. I would be happy to consolodate these feedback and email the same to NIC folks. I am afraid that we have only till Wednesday to respond to this or it would be considered that this document is accepted in present form. thanks and have a lovely weekend. 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GIGW_Matrix_Revised_ Draft.docx
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