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Vaishnavi Jayakumar (Inclusive India)
Apr 20, 2015, 5:16:47 AM4/20/15
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From: Vaishnavi Jayakumar (Inclusive India) <vaishnavi...@inclusiveindia.info>
Date: Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 2:44 PM
Subject: GIGW revision
To: Asif Iqbal <mohammed....@in.pwc.com>, Harish Kotian <har...@accessindia.org.in>
From: Vaishnavi Jayakumar (Inclusive India) <vaishnavi...@inclusiveindia.info>
Date: Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 2:44 PM
Subject: GIGW revision
To: Asif Iqbal <mohammed....@in.pwc.com>, Harish Kotian <har...@accessindia.org.in>
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). Is just the accessibility part being revised or the whole document?
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
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 or 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
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From: mohammed.asif.iq...@in.pwc.com [mailto:mohammed.asif.iq...@in.pwc.com]
Sent: 17 April 2015 16:47
To: Dipendra Manocha; 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.
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
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Kolkata 700091
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