Schemes / Government of India
Unique Disability ID (UDID) and disability certificate
Central schemePerson with disability
A single national database of persons with disabilities that issues an online disability certificate and a UDID card valid across India, for use with schemes and concessions.
What you get
A nationally valid disability certificate and UDID card, which removes the need for multiple documents to access disability benefits.
Who can apply
- Persons with any of the 21 specified disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
How to apply
- Apply online on swavlambancard.gov.in
- Attend assessment by the medical authority at the designated hospital
- Download the e-certificate/e-UDID; the card is delivered by post
Documents usually needed
- Photograph
- Aadhaar or other ID
- Address proof
- Existing disability certificate (if any)
Nodal authority: Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. Amounts and rules change — the official page is the final word.