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Hon. Ain Bahadur Shahi ThakuriMinister of Forest & Environment
Digital Accessibility

Accessibility Statement

We are committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities and continuously improving the user experience for everyone.

Our Commitment

Hon. Ain Bahadur Shahi believes that access to information is a fundamental right. This website is designed to be accessible to all users, including those with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive disabilities.

We strive to meet or exceed the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards and continuously work to improve the accessibility and usability of our website.

Accessibility Features

Keyboard Navigation

Full website functionality available via keyboard. Use Tab, Enter, and arrow keys to navigate.

Screen Reader Support

Semantic HTML, ARIA labels, and proper heading structure for assistive technologies.

Focus Indicators

Clear visual focus indicators for keyboard users and high contrast color schemes.

Alternative Formats

Text alternatives for images, captions for videos, and audio descriptions where available.

Additional Features

  • • Responsive design that works on all device sizes
  • • Dark mode support for reduced eye strain
  • • Consistent navigation and page layouts
  • • Descriptive link text and button labels
  • • Proper color contrast ratios (minimum 4.5:1)
  • • No content that flashes more than 3 times per second

Standards Compliance

This website aims to conform to the following standards:

  • WCAG 2.1 Level AA - Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
  • Section 508 - U.S. Federal accessibility requirements
  • EN 301 549 - European accessibility standard
  • ARIA - Accessible Rich Internet Applications specifications

Known Issues & Limitations

We are aware of the following accessibility limitations and are working to address them:

  • Some embedded third-party content may not be fully accessible
  • Complex media content may not have complete audio descriptions
  • Some legacy PDF documents may not be screen reader friendly

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Accessibility Feedback

We welcome feedback about the accessibility of this website. If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

We aim to respond to accessibility feedback within 2 business days and will work with you to provide the information, item, or transaction you seek through an alternative communication method.

Alternative Access Methods

If you cannot access certain content or features on this website, you can request the information through alternative methods:

  • Large print versions of documents and materials
  • Audio recordings of written content
  • Plain language summaries of complex information
  • Personal assistance via phone or email
  • Alternative file formats (Word, RTF, etc.) for PDFs

Contact us using the information above to request alternative formats.

Technical Specifications

Supported Technologies

  • • HTML5 semantic markup
  • • CSS3 with media queries
  • • JavaScript (progressive enhancement)
  • • WAI-ARIA attributes
  • • SVG with text alternatives

Tested With

  • • NVDA screen reader
  • • JAWS screen reader
  • • VoiceOver (macOS/iOS)
  • • TalkBack (Android)
  • • Keyboard navigation
  • • Voice control software

Third-Party Content

This website may contain content from third-party sources that we do not control:

  • Social media embeds - Twitter, Facebook, YouTube content
  • External documents - PDFs from government agencies
  • Maps and location services - Google Maps integrations
  • Media content - External video and audio sources

While we cannot guarantee the accessibility of third-party content, we provide alternative access methods where possible and encourage third-party providers to improve their accessibility.

Enforcement Procedure

If you believe that this website does not comply with accessibility standards, you may file a complaint. We have an internal process for handling accessibility complaints and will investigate all reports.

For formal complaints or if you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact:

  • Nepal's Department of Information Technology
  • National Human Rights Commission
  • Disability rights organizations
Last updated: February 27, 2026