The Unique Disability ID (UDID) card is a national identity card and disability certificate for persons with disabilities in India. It is issued under the UDID project of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. Here is how to get one.
What is the UDID card
The UDID card, also called the Swavlamban Card, has a unique number and carries details of the person’s disability, including type and percentage. It is valid across India, so people do not need to carry multiple paper certificates. It also helps the government keep a national database of persons with disabilities.
Who can apply
Any person with a disability covered under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 can apply. The Act recognises 21 types of disabilities, including:
- Locomotor disability, including leprosy cured and acid attack victims
- Blindness and low vision
- Hearing impairment
- Intellectual disability and autism
- Mental illness
- Multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy
- Speech and language disability
- Specific learning disabilities
- Blood disorders such as haemophilia, thalassemia and sickle cell disease
Many benefits require benchmark disability, which means 40 percent or more.
Documents needed
- Recent passport size photograph
- Signature or thumb impression
- Address proof
- Identity proof such as Aadhaar
- Existing disability certificate, if any
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How to apply online
- Visit the Swavlamban Card portal, swavlambancard.gov.in.
- Click on Apply for Disability Certificate and UDID Card.
- Fill in personal, address, disability and identity details.
- Upload the photo, signature and documents.
- Submit the form and note the enrolment number.
The application goes to the chief medical officer or medical authority in your district. You will be called for an assessment by a medical board. After assessment, the disability certificate and UDID card are issued. The card is sent by post, and an e-card can also be downloaded from the portal.
Benefits
The UDID card is used to access:
- Disability pensions and scholarships
- Concessions in rail and bus travel, as per rules
- Reservation in education and government jobs
- Aids and appliances under the ADIP scheme
- Tax benefits for persons with disabilities and their caregivers
Track status
Use the Track Your Application option on the portal with your enrolment number.
Help
The process is free. If you face problems, contact your district disability rehabilitation centre, the CMO office, or the helpline on the portal.
Bottom line
The UDID card makes it easier for persons with disabilities to access rights and benefits. Apply on the Swavlamban Card portal and attend the medical assessment.
Source / स्रोत: Swavlamban Card (UDID) portal, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
