The Governor of the Capital City and Mayor of Ulaanbaatar City, E.Bat-Uul has announced the introduction of “Infrastructure standard requirements for disabled citizens” in order no. 690.

The order states that the capital city and administration authorities must comply with the Mongolian standards MNS 6055:2009 and MNS 56825:2006 in the infrastructure and roadways within the capital city, local administration offices and service providers for disabled citizens.

In particular, the Authority for General Planning of Ulaanbaatar has been ordered to ensure that disabled citizens are able to access buildings and walkways that are under construction or redevelopment. The purpose of the standards are to make sure disabled citizens can receive services from the city and local administration offices and to remain mobile without any difficulties.