UDID
Unique Disability Identity - DNH & DD
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.
States / UT: All India
Ministry / nodal: Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
Nodal department: Department Of Empowerment Of Persons With Disabilities
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Categories: Women and Child, Social welfare & Empowerment, Health & Wellness
Target beneficiaries: Individual
Tags: Disability Card, Swavlamban Card
Details
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.
Benefits
- The Unique Disability Identity (UDID) card also known as the Swavlamban Card is a mandatory document for persons with disabilities (PwDs) in the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu to access various central and state government welfare schemes. The UDID card ensures a uniform digitized record that eliminates the need for carrying multiple documents and provides a single nation-wide proof of disability
The Unique Disability Identity (UDID) card, also known as the Swavlamban Card, is a mandatory document for persons with disabilities (PwDs) in the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu to access various central and state government welfare schemes. The UDID card ensures a uniform, digitized record that eliminates the need for carrying multiple documents and provides a single, nation-wide proof of disability.
Eligibility
Any person suffering from 21 types of specified disabilities as listed in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Exclusions
Application Process
Online
The applicant applies through the swavlamban portal. The doctors through their login access the applications and after physical assessment, remarks are submitted on the portal. Accordingly, UDID Cards are issued.
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References
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Documents Required for Government Schemes
Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:
- Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Residence Proof
- Bank Account Details
- Educational Certificates (for student schemes)
How to Apply for Government Schemes?
The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:
- Check eligibility criteria
- Collect required documents
- Fill the application form
- Submit the application online or at the relevant office
- Track application status