Sminu Jindal, founder of Svayam, India's top accessibility organisation, said improving accessibility in tourism, sports, transport, and digital infrastructure can unlock huge economic benefits. Speaking at the 'Accessibility is not charity, it’s India’s $1 trillion GDP booster' session in Kerala, she revealed some eye-opening facts. India’s domestic tourism market is worth $175 billion, but 191.8 million people with reduced mobility are left out due to lack of accessibility. These travelers spend 23.5% more per trip, meaning the lost economic value is $16.6 billion. In sports, a $17.23 billion market with 130 million participants, adding accessibility could raise participants by 98.2 million, boosting the sector's value by $12.38 billion. Transport accessibility affects 201 million people, costing each person ₹52,274 annually. Around 262 million face digital accessibility issues, where full access could lift engagement by 37%. Ms. Jindal highlighted the needs of travelers over 55 and those with hidden disabilities, urging proper infrastructure and digital tools like accessible websites. She noted future events like the 2030 Commonwealth Games and 2036 Olympics will bring more foreign tourists needing accessible services. She shared how making Qutub Minar accessible in 2008 led to higher earnings than the Red Fort and Humayun’s Tomb combined. She called on Kerala, known as God’s Own Country, to lead in universal accessibility. Ms. Jindal said, “We’d like the God’s Own Country to be available just like God to each one of us.”