Accessibility Statement
Our commitment to digital accessibility for all users, as required under IS 17802:2022, GIGW 3.0, WCAG 2.1 AA, SEBI, and RBI digital accessibility guidelines.
Conformance Status
Sumit Khare Research Analyst is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We continually improve the user experience for everyone, and apply the relevant accessibility standards.
Conformance Level: This website aims to conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA, as adopted under IS 17802:2022 (Bureau of Indian Standards) and GIGW 3.0 (NIC/MeitY).
Standards & Regulations Applied
- IS 17802:2022 — Bureau of Indian Standards Web Accessibility Standard
- GIGW 3.0 — Guidelines for Indian Government Websites & Regulated Entities
- WCAG 2.1 AA — W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA
- SEBI Circular on Digital Accessibility — For SEBI Registered Entities
- RBI Digital Accessibility Circular — For digital financial services
- Section 508 (US Federal Standard, for international best practice)
- ADA Title III (American Disabilities Act, for international best practice)
Assistive Technology Compatibility
This website has been designed and tested for seamless integration with the following assistive technologies:
| Assistive Technology | Platform / Browser | Support Level |
|---|---|---|
| NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) | Windows / Chrome, Firefox | Fully Supported |
| JAWS (Job Access With Speech) | Windows / Chrome, Edge | Fully Supported |
| VoiceOver | macOS / Safari; iOS / Safari | Fully Supported |
| TalkBack | Android / Chrome | Fully Supported |
| Windows High Contrast Mode | Windows / Any browser | Fully Supported |
| Keyboard-only navigation | All platforms | Fully Supported |
| ZoomText / Screen magnifier | Windows / Any browser | Supported |
Built-In Accessibility Features
- Skip to main content link (keyboard)
- Proper heading hierarchy (H1-H6)
- ARIA landmarks (header, nav, main, footer)
- ARIA live regions for dynamic content
- Keyboard focus indicators (3px contrast outline)
- Dialog focus trap (accessibility panel)
- Alt text on all meaningful images
- Color contrast ratio 4.5:1 or higher (AA)
- Text resize up to 200% without content loss
- High contrast and grayscale modes
- Dyslexia-friendly font option
- Built-in Text-to-Speech (TTS) voice reader
- Reading ruler for focus assistance
- Form error announcements via ARIA alerts
- Breadcrumb navigation with aria-current
- Fully responsive for all screen sizes
Known Limitations
- Third-party embedded content (e.g., WhatsApp links) is governed by respective providers.
- PDF documents linked from this site may not be fully accessible — request accessible versions via contact form.
- The built-in TTS feature relies on the browser Web Speech API and may vary across browsers.
Feedback & Contact
We welcome your feedback. If you experience accessibility barriers, please contact our Compliance Officer:
- Compliance Officer: Mr. Sumit Khare
- Email: Compliance.sumitkharera@gmail.com
- Phone: +91-9109976842
- Response Time: We aim to respond within 2 working days.
This Accessibility Statement was last reviewed: August 2026.
Conformance assessed against: WCAG 2.1 AA / IS 17802:2022 / GIGW 3.0.