Accessibility Statement

1. Conformance Status

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines three levels of accessibility: Level A, Level AA, and Level AAA. sge.org.in is actively designed and maintained to conform with WCAG 2.1 Level AA and the Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW 3.0).

2. Accessibility Features Implemented

• Skip to Content Link: A keyboard-accessible skip link is the first focusable element on every page.
• Semantic HTML5 Structure: Document structure uses proper landmark elements (<header>, <main>, <nav>, <footer>) and hierarchical heading levels (single H1 per page).
• Color Contrast: Text and essential interactive components maintain a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 against their backgrounds (3:1 for large text).
• Keyboard Navigation: All interactive elements, including buttons, forms, and dialogs, are operable using only a keyboard with visible focus indicators.
• Form Labels & ARIA: All input fields and textareas include programmatic labels, explicit placeholders, and clear error notifications.
• Alternative Text: Descriptive alt attributes are provided for technical diagrams, equipment photos, and logos.

3. Technical Specifications

Accessibility of sge.org.in relies on the following technologies to work with user web browsers and assistive technologies or plugins installed on computers:

• HTML5 / WAI-ARIA
• CSS3
• JavaScript (Next.js / React)

4. Feedback & Contact Information

We welcome feedback on the accessibility of sge.org.in. If you encounter accessibility barriers or require information in an alternative format, please let us know:

Last Reviewed & Updated: October 2026