DU college develops navigation system to help persons with disabilities move independently

2 min readNew DelhiJul 27, 2026 05:15 PM IST Maitreyi College develops navigation map inside campus (Screengrab from official app)Students from Delhi University’s Maitreyi College have launched SUGAM — Smart, Universal, Guided, Accessible Mobility — an indoor navigation system designed to help persons with visual, hearing and mobility impairments navigate buildings independently. The college described it as India’s first student-led inclusive indoor navigation system. Developed by students under faculty guidance, SUGAM uses voice guidance, visual and haptic alerts, multilingual support and digital tools to improve accessibility within indoor spaces.The system offers voice-enabled navigation for persons with visual impairments, step-by-step guidance for users with mobility challenges, and v