# GIGW Accessibility Checker Guide

Source: https://accessibilityscore.in/gigw-accessibility-checker
Last reviewed: 2026-10-08 by the HalfAccessible accessibility team

Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) emphasize accessible, usable public digital services. AccessibilityScore.in helps teams find common technical barriers during early triage.

## Short answer
A GIGW accessibility checker is useful for spotting code-level issues quickly, but GIGW readiness still requires content quality, usability, and manual accessibility validation beyond automation.

## What GIGW programs often check

Government and public-sector sites need clear structure, operable navigation, accessible forms, and content that works with assistive technologies.

## How automated scanning helps

Automation catches many markup and contrast problems that appear across templates, reducing noise before expert review.

## Manual review still required

Keyboard paths, screen reader announcements, PDF and document access, language clarity, and end-to-end citizen journeys need human testing.

## Common questions

### Can this tool certify GIGW compliance?
No. It identifies common accessibility issues that may affect GIGW remediation work, but it does not certify GIGW compliance.

### What is a good next step after a GIGW-oriented scan?
Remediate serious automated findings, retest, and schedule manual accessibility testing for priority citizen journeys and templates.

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