Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru

Transportation and Mobility

Setting New Standards in Accessible Travel

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport), a global gateway for millions, is now becoming a symbol of inclusive infrastructure and progressive policy, thanks to its deep and ongoing commitment to the Purple Economy.

In partnership with EnAble India, BLR Airport has taken systematic and meaningful strides to ensure not just accessible transit for persons with disabilities (PwDs), but dignity, independence, and participation—as passengers, professionals, and contributors to the economy.

Key highlights from BLR Airport’s Purple Economy journey

Inauguration of a Disability Inclusion Office (Sep 2023) to institutionalize and sustain inclusion efforts.
Impactful awareness initiatives during the International Week of Persons with Disabilities (Dec 1–7, 2023), engaging over 44,000+ travelers with inclusive performances, ISL videos, assistive tech zones, purple lighting of ‘The Quad’, and purple pledge bands.
Employment of 26 persons with disabilities across BLR Airport, Subway, Shoppers Stop, Dufry, Taj Bangalore and more—with 10 alumni from EnAble India already thriving in these roles.
Accessibility audits and walkthroughs across terminals, lounges, and office spaces to drive physical accessibility.
Workshops and sensitisation programs including sign language training, disability awareness, and monthly learning sessions through a 15-month engagement with the Learning & Development team.
Design and launch of India’s first-ever airport Sensory Room at T2—ensuring a calm, safe space for neurodivergent travellers.
Procurement of an accessible staff transport vehicle, setting a precedent for inclusive employee mobility in the aviation industry.
On-ground engagements with airline staff, participation in awareness sessions led by visually impaired medical tactile examiners, and ongoing improvements to passenger-facing services through collaborative feedback loops.
Collaborative visits and volunteering by BLR Airport teams at EnAble India, fostering a deeper understanding of lived experiences and inclusive practices.

BLR Airport is not just accommodating accessibility—it is embedding it into its culture and operations. By integrating inclusion across customer experience, infrastructure, and workforce development, the airport has become a model of how public infrastructure can lead the Purple Economy movement by example.