CJI DY Chandrachud Inaugurates 'Mitti Cafe', Run Entirely By Differently Abled Staff, In Supreme Court

In a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and accessibility, Chief Justice of India Dr DY Chandrachud, inaugurated the 'Mitti Cafe' in the Supreme Court premises today. The Mitti Cafe, a unique initiative, is entirely run by specially-abled staff. The inauguration ceremony of Mitti Cafe featured a rendition of the National Anthem in sign language. 

Chief Justice DY Chandrachud expressed his enthusiasm for this joint venture. He revealed that Mitti Cafe has established 38 cafes across the country and had served six million meals during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. He stated, "I hope you all support us in this venture. All who are managing it are disabled."

Attorney General R Venkataramani also commended the initiative, recognizing it as a symbol of great compassion. 

Just last year, the CJI had called for a comprehensive Accessibility audit of the Supreme Court premises. The goal was to make the justice system more accessible and to understand the challenges faced by specially-abled individuals in their interactions with the Supreme Court of India. Even during open court sessions, CJI Chandrachud has consistently voiced his mission to transform courts across the country into welcoming spaces for lawyers and litigants with disabilities.