The Disability certificate and UDID card is issued to eligible person based on the disability assessment by the Hospital. The issuance of disability certificate and UDID card is subjected to provisions given in the disability assessment guidelines no. 1338 (E) dated 12.03.2024. The disabililty certificate and UDID card is issued after following up of the due process.

The Disability certificate and UDID card is issued to eligible person based on the disability assessment by the Hospital. The issuance of disability certificate and UDID card is subjected to provisions given in the disability assessment guidelines no. guidelines no. 1338 (E) dated 12.03.2024. In case staff are not cooperating, you can raise your grievance at the designated authority at the hospital or the matter may be escalated with higher authority in the hospital or Directorate General of Health Services/or Health Department  of the State/UT.

The disability certificate and UDID card is issued to eligible person based on the disability assessment by the Hospital. The issuance of disability certificate and UDID card is subjected to provisions given in the disability assessment guidelines no. 1338 (E) dated 12.03.2024. In case staff are not cooperating, you can raise your grievance at the designated authority at the hospital or the matter may be escalated with higher authority in the hospital or Directorate General of Health Services/or Health Department  of the State/UT.

It is desired that the applicant fills the application form carefully. The details that are filled by the applicants are visible on the disability certificates and UDID cards. However, at present, the portal provides to update the Name, Date of Birth and Aadhaar number once in the life time. The self updation service like mobile numer and Email are also available. In case the Photo and signature of PwD are incorrect, it is required to surrender the existing UDID card and reapply for the fresh one.

Log in to UDID portal using "PwD Login" Tab and select 'Renew UDID Card.' Submit your request for renewal of existing UDID card. After successful submission of the request, the applicant shall have to follow the instructions given by the Hospital for disability assessment which is necessary for issuance of renewed UDID card.

The PwD can update his AADHAAR in existing UDID card by login to the UDID portal using "PwD Login" Tab, chose the applicable tab and submit request to Update AADHAAR number and following the steps. Once the request is submitted and approved by the Hospital. The desired AADHAAR number gets linked with existing UDID card.

Any active UDID card/disability certificate holder can update the details of his residential address on his disability certificate using Aadhaar based e-KYC services through appropriate tab in 'PwD Login". This feature provides updation of address on existing disability certificate without intervention of medical authorities/Hospitals/Institutions.

The Department is dispatching the UDID card through Speed post at the doorstep of the PwD. Once it is generated by the Hospital or designated medical authority, a confirmation is also given to PwD at their registerred mobile number. It is advised to check the Status of delivery and tracking number of your UDID card on the Swavlamban portal at 'PwD Login' tab using specified combination. The tracking number of only speed posted UDID card is available under the said tab.

Reapplication issues may stem from Aadhaar conflicts or portal errors. Check for existing applications linked to your Aadhaar on the Swavlamban portal. If unresolved, you may contact Department at helpline No. 011-24365019 or email at: disability-udid@gov.in. In case the tracked application is related to you, then you are requested to contact hospital to assist you.

The Department is dispatching the UDID card only through Speed post at the doorstep of the PwD. The physical copy of disability certificate is not dispatched to the PwD with the UDID card. It is advised that the digital copy of disability certificate as well as UDID card can be downloaded by PwD using his dashboard available at "PwD Login" tab.

Yes. The PwD has to login to the UDID portal using "PwD Login" Tab, chose the applicable tab and submit request to surrender the existing UDID card following the steps. Once the request is submitted and approved by the Hospital. The existing UDID cards gets surrenderred and details of existing cards are removed from the System.

As per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rule, 2024; In case, due to any reason not attributable to concerned Medical authority, no decision is taken by the Medical authority on the application of the applicant for a period above two years, such application shall be made inactive, and the applicant needs to apply afresh on portal, or approach the medical authority to re-activate the pending application.

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In case, the applicant is not satified with the disabilty type or percentage given by the hospital, the appeal can be filed to appellate authority within 90 days of issuance of UDID card. Every Hospital has to designate appellate authority as per Section 59 of RPwD Act, 2016. The appeal can be made through UDID portal , provided, appeallate authority has been mapped by the State on portal. In case, it is not mapped on UDID portal, the physical mechanism of appellate authority shall be applicable. In case, the type of disability, percentage has changed over the period of time or the existing UDID card holder has/have acquired any other disability (ies), he can reapply for fresh UDID card after surrendering the existing card. A Standard Operating Procedure is available on website of the Department (https://depwd.gov.in/unique-disability-id-udid/) to handle such situation.

The disability certificate and UDID card is issued to eligible person based on the disability assessment by the Hospital. The issuance of disability certificate and UDID card is subjected to provisions given in the disability assessment guidelines no. 1338 (E) dated 12.03.2024. In case, the applicant is not satified with the decision of the hospital, the appeal can be filed to appellate authority within 90 days of issuance of UDID card. Every Hospital has to designate appellate authority as per Section 59 of RPwD Act, 2016. The appeal can be made through UDID portal , provided, appeallate authority has been mapped by the State on portal. In case, it is not mapped on UDID portal, the physical mechanism of appellate authority shall be applicable.

As per the RPwD (Amendments) Rules, 2024: Any person with specified disability may apply in Form IV for a disability certificate and Unique Disability Identity (UDID) Card and submit the application through UDID Portal to:

(a) a medical authority or any other notified competent medical authority to issue such a certificate in the district of residence of the applicant as mentioned in the proof of residence in the application or

(b) the concerned medical authority in a hospital where he may be undergoing or may have undergone treatment in connection with his disability. The applicant can chose any one of the authorized hospital as per the said rule at the time of submission of his/her online application.

The UDID portal provides every hospital to message to applicant to visit hospital on scheduled date and time. In case, no message or call is received, it is advised to contact the selected hospital directly to confirm your appointment. Ensure your enrollment number is visible in their system.

The disability certificate and UDID card is issued to eligible person based on the disability assessment by the Hospital. The issuance of disability certificate and UDID card is subjected to provisions given in the disability assessment guidelines no. 1338 (E) dated 12.03.2024. In case, the applicant is not satified with the rejection reasons, the appeal can be filed to appellate authority within 90 days of rejection of application. Every Hospital has to designate appellate authority as per Section 59 of RPwD Act, 2016. The appeal can be made through UDID portal , provided, appeallate authority has been mapped by the State on portal. In case, it is not mapped on UDID portal, the physical mechanism of appellate authority shall be applicable.

It is desired that the applicant fills the application form carefully. The application once submitted can be updated using the "PwD Login" Tab on UDID portal. This feature is available only when no action has been taken by the hospital on the application and when the application is in submitted mode. No updation can be made as soon as the status of application is other than submitted mode.

It is desired that the applicant fills the application form carefully. The details that are filled by the applicants are visible on the disability certificates and UDID cards. However, at present, the portal provides to update the Name, Date of Birth and Aadhaar number once in the life time. The self updation service like mobile numer and Email are also available.

This error occurs if an existing application is linked to your Aadhaar number. The PwD is advised to check on the portal whether his/her aadhaar is linked to any application. This can be checked by using the tab "TRACK YOUR APPLICATION' though AADHAAR number. In case, your AADHAAR is already linked with any of the applications and this application is not related to you or you are not aware of this application, you may contact Department at helpline No. 011-24365019 or email at disability-udid@gov.in. In case the tracked application is related to you, then you are requested to contact hospital to take needful action on your said application.

A 'submitted' status indicates your application is awaiting medical authority review. Please contact the selected hospital to confirm your assessment appointment. The details of the Hospital where the disability assessment would take place is also available on the acknowledgment slip. In case issuance of UDID card and disability certificate is delayed by the Hospital without justified reasons, the matter may be escalated with higher authority in the hospital or Directorate General of Health Services/or Health Department of the State/UT.

This error may occur due to incorrect enrollment number or in case the existing disability certificate and UDID card has been surrendered by the PwD. In this case you are requested to contact the concerned hospital in your district.

The disability certificate and UDID card is issued by the designated hospital notified by the State/UT Government. It is advised to visit the hospital that you have selected at the time of submission of your application. The details of the Hospital where the disability assessment would take place is also available on the acknowledgment slip. In case issuance of UDID card and disability certificate is delayed by the Hospital without justified reasons, the matter may be escalated with higher authority in the hospital or Directorate General of Health Services/or Health Department of the State/UT.

The Department is dispatching the UDID card through Speed post at the doorstep of the PwD. Once it is generated by the Hospital or designated medical authority, a confirmation is also given to PwD at their registerred mobile number. It is advised to check the Status of delivery and tracking number of your UDID card on the Swavlamban portal at PwD tab using specified combination.

The PwD needs to apply for “Lost Card/Card Not Received” by login to the PwD Dashboard.

The PwD has to go to the “Home” page of UDID portal (https://www.swavlambancard.gov.in/ ) and select “Track Your Application Status”. At “Track Your Application Status”, the PwD has to enter Enrolment / UDID / Request Number / Mobile Number / Aadhaar Number and click on “Submit”. By doing so, the Enrolment number will be visible. Get the Enrolment Number and go to the “Login” option of “Home Page”. At the Login option, the PwD has to enter the Enrolment Number, Date of Birth and Captcha Code for login. Once logged in, the PwD can download his/her receipt copy.

Yes, after submitting the updated details through PwD Login Dashboard, the PwD needs to approach the concerned Issuing Medical Authority (CMO/DMO/Medical in charge) of the concerned district for approval.

Yes, the PwD can edit his/her application till it is in submitted mood. Once the CMO/DMO/Medical in charge takes action against the submitted application (verify the UDID application), the PwD cannot edit it. He/she needs to approach the concerned medical authority to edit the application in this case.

Yes. The PwD has the option to do that while filling the UDID application in this case. 

If the concerned district has more than one notified government hospitals for assessment then the PwD has the option to choose according to their choice.

The PwD can check the status of their UDID application at the UDID portal but to check the waitlist number of assessment, they have to approach the concerned Issuing Medical Authority or CMO/DMO/Medical in charge of the district.

If the grievance of PwD is not resolved by state coordinator and CMO office, the PwD can submit their grievance by calling at 011-24365019 or by email at disability-udid@gov.in

Yes.

UDID recognises 21 types of disabilities as mentioned in the RPwD Act 2016. 

All our NIs and CRCs, Registration/Diagnostic Treatment Fee may be waived off for UDID card holders, as well as for those who have disability certificate and have got enrolled on UDID portal, irrespective of percentage (%) of disability, w.e.f. 1^st January, 2023.

Full course fee may be waived off for those students of various courses at our NIs and CRCs, who are UDID card holders, as well as for those who have disability certificate and have got enrolled on UDID portal, irrespective of percentage (%) of disability. This should be done for 2022-23 batch students onwards (including those who are doing two year or more courses and are in their 2^nd/3^rd/4^th year.

As per notification issued by DEPwD on 16^th December, 2022-

All our NIs and CRCs, Registration/Diagnostic Treatment Fee may be waived off for UDID card holders, as well as for those who have disability certificate and have got enrolled on UDID portal, irrespective of percentage (%) of disability, w.e.f. 1^st January, 2023.

Full course fee may be waived off for those students of various courses at our NIs and CRCs, who are UDID card holders, as well as for those who have disability certificate and have got enrolled on UDID portal, irrespective of percentage (%) of disability. This should be done for 2022-23 batch students onwards (including those who are doing two year or more courses and are in their 2^nd/3^rd/4^th year.

As of now, there are no such provisions in a centralized version. For schemes under the Department, the PwD may check the website of the Department (https://depwd.gov.in). For schemes under state/UT government, the PwD has to check with the concerned departments at State level.

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) at central level and Social Welfare Department dealing with disability at state level are concerned authorities who issue benefits to PwD having UDID card.

No. The PwD should raise a complaint with DEPwD or with State Coordinator to get UDID card delivered.

No. The PwD has to get his/her speed tracking number from the UDID portal once the card is dispatched for delivery.

The PwD can fill it by themselves or can take help from anyone.

As on date, there is no fix timeline for getting medical assessment call from the concerned hospital. However, number of application in waitlist and availability of specialist doctors play key factor in getting early call for assessment.

The PwD should contact the Issuing Medical Authority or CMO/DMO/Medical in Charge of the concerned district in which his/her Application is submitted.

The State Coordinator is assigned to States/UTs to work on the smooth implementation of UDID project in the states/UTs. His/ Her roles are following-

Coordination with all concerned departments of the State and the Project Management Unit of UDID project in the Department in implementation of project.

Monitoring of project progress, maintain project schedule and resolve problems arising out implementation of the project in the state.

Preparation of project status report by collecting and analysing data/information from each village/block/district in the state and submit the same to the Principal Secretary (Social Welfare Department)/ Officer in charge of UDID project in the state and copy to Department (DEPwD).

To assist state government in conducting camps for enrolment/assessment of PwDs whenever organised with due support from the District administration.

Escalate any major issues in the project roll-out to Nodal Authorities/officer-in-charge at the State level and Centre.

Any other duties/responsibilities assigned to him/her by the concerned state in implementation of UDID project.

The State Coordinator will report to the Principal Secretary of the State dealing with Social justice/Disabilities. His/her appointment will be full time basis (100% involvement).

The Principal Secretary of the State/UT dealing with Social Welfare/disabilities will provide logistic support to the State Coordinator.

Go to the UDID portal (https://www.swavlambancard.gov.in/news-update ), or in the portal of the Department ( https://depwd.gov.in/unique-disability-id-udid/ )

In this case, the medical authority may decide the requirement of reassessment of disability.

An SMS will be sent to the mobile number of the PwD mentioning date of assessment and name of hospital. In case, the PwD did not mention the mobile number in the UDID application, they should approach the concerned Issuing Medical Authority of the concerned district.

The PwD should contact the CMO/DMO/Medical in Charge of the concerned district in which his/her Application is submitted.

Access to government schemes and benefits: The UDID card is recognized as a proof of disability by the government of India. This means that PwDs can use their UDID card to access various government schemes and benefits such as financial assistance, healthcare services, education, and employment.

Easy identification: The UDID card provides a unique identification number to each PwD. This helps in easy identification of the person with disability and ensures that they receive the right kind of assistance and support.

Accessibility: The UDID card contains information about the type and level of disability of the person. This information can be used to make public places and transportation more accessible for PwDs.

As per rule, the PwD can get his UDID card generated from his resident district or from the notified government hospitals where he/she is undergoing treatment in relation to his/her disability.

Once the UDID card is generated, it will be delivered to the PwD through Speed Post. The PwD can track the UDID card with the consignment number shown on the portal within 90 days timeline of dispatch.

However, no such timeline is fixed for the delivery of UDID card but as soon as UDID card is generated by concerned medical authority, the plastic UDID card is dispatched to the PwD through Speed Post.

PwD can also download digital UDID card/Disability certificate by login into their PwD Login dashboard.

The Issuing Medical Authority is the competent medical officer (CMO/CHMO/CDMO/Civil Surgeon or equivalent ) for a district authorized to issue Disability Certificates/UDID cards.

District Social Welfare Officer (DSW) is the district level officer who handles the Social Welfare / Social Justice department of the states/UTs. The DSW looks after the issues of schemes and benefits available for PwDs.

Yes, the UDID cards/disability certificates have been linked to Digilocker in October 2020.

PwD already having a Disability Certificate has to apply on the UDID portal (www.swavlambancard.gov.in) by choosing the option “Yes” in the option “Do you have disability Certificate” in the application form. The medical authority may decide the requirement of reassessment of disability in this case

It is desired that the applicant fills the application form carefully. In case any changes/ modifications are required in the application form and the application is in “Submitted Mode, the applicant can update it by login into PwD Login Dashbord on UDID Portal.

Also, in case the UDID is generated and received, the PwD can update Name, Email, Mobile Number, Gender and Aadhaar details by login in the PwD Login Dashoard. Once the update request is approved by concerned Issuing Medical Authority/ CMO/DMO, the updation is done successfully.

The details of the medical authority/hospital assigned to the applicant for assessment is available on the UDID Receipt/Acknowledgement slip generated through the UDID portal. The PwD can also know the details of medical Hospital through PwD login tab on UDID portal.

The PwD needs to approach assigned medical authority/ hospital for further process.

Yes, the department has issued assessment guidelines which are available on the web portal of UDID (https://www.swavlambancard.gov.in/news-update) and of the Department     (https://depwd.gov.in/unique-disability-id-udid/ ).

The following steps are involved-

1. The applicant needs to apply through the portal for a fresh UDID card or for a renewal of UDID card in case of temporary UDID card has been issued.
2. The application reached to the notified medical authority/Chief Medical Officer (CMO) or District Medical Officer (DMO) of the PwD’s resident district or the notified Hospital where the applicant is undergoing treatment in relation to his/her disability.
3. Post verification of application, CMO/DMO or competent Medical Authority assigns specialist doctors for assessment of the verified application.
4. The specialist doctor assesses the applicant on a given date and submits the assessment report to the medical board.
5. The Medical Board takes decision on the percentage and type of disability, validity of disability certificate and other such issues of the applicant. The medical board informs of its decision to the concerned CMO/DMO or Competent Medical Authority.
6. Based on the assessment details filled by the CMO/DMO, a UDID card/disability certificate is generated. The Plastic based UDID card is then dispatched to the PwD through Speed Post by the Department

Three types of coloured based UDID Cards are issued based on the severity of the disability-

1. White Card: When the disability percentage of a PwD is below 40% issued.
2. Yellow Card: When the disability percentage of a PwD is above 40% but up to 79%.
3. Blue Card: When the disability percentage of a PwD is 80% and above. 

In case the validity of a temporary UDID card/disability certificate expires, the PwD needs to apply for renewal of UDID card/disability certificate by login to the PwD Dashboard through the portal- https://www.swavlambancard.gov.in/

The UDID card and Disability Certificate have two types of validity- Permanent UDID card and Temporary UDID Card.

1. Permanent UDID: The competent medical authority issues Permanent UDID Card considering there is no progress or regress in the disability of a PwD.
2. Temporary UDID: The competent medical authority issues Temporary UDID Card considering there is a progress or a regress in the disability of a PwD.

The UDID card has a total of 18 digits/characters. The first 2 characters represent State Code, next 2 digits for district code, next 1 digit for CMO code, next 2 digits for disability type, next 4 digits for year of birth of PwD, following 6 digits for running number and the last digit for check sum which is involved for security reason.

Photo of applicant- Size: 15-100 KB , and Format: jpeg, jpg, gif and png

Signature of applicant- Size: 3-30 KB, and Format: jpeg, jpg, gif and png

Address proof- Size:10-500 KB, and Format: jpeg, jpg, png and pdf

Disability certificate- Size:10-500 KB, and Format: jpeg, jpg, png and pdf

Any citizen of India with full/partial disability can apply for UDID card at the website- https://www.swavlambancard.gov.in/

UDID Card or Unique Disability Identity card is an initiative by Government of India with a view of creating a National Database for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). Under the UDID project Disability Certificate and Unique Disability Identity Card is issued to each PwD through online platform https://www.swavlambancard.gov.in/ by the competent medical authorities notified by the State/UT Government. UDID project aims to encourage transparency, efficiency and ease of delivering the government benefits to the person with disabilities, and to ensure uniformity.