March 29, 2024

UDID PROJECT

  • The UDID project is under implementation since 2016. The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities recently made it mandatory for all states and Union Territories to issue a certificate of disability only using UDID portal. This is to come into force from June 1, 2021.
  • UDID is Unique ID for Persons with Disabilities Project. The project aims to provide a Universal ID And disability certificates for persons with disabilities.

About UDID Project

  • The Project aims to create a National Database for the Persons with Disabilities. Also, it aims to issue a UDID, that is, Unique Disability Identity Card to each person with disabilities.

Key Features of the Project

  • A centralised web application for online availability of data of person with disabilities across the country.
  • Online filling and submission of application form for disability certificate
  • Fast tracking the process of calculating the percentage of disability by the hospitals
  • Online updating and renewal of information about the persons with disabilities
  • The following disabilities are included in the project: Cerebral Palsy, Blindness, Low Vision, Locomotor Disability, Leprosy-cured, Mental retardation, Mental Illness, Hearing Impairment Data Collected.

The Government of India collects only the following details from the person to create the UDID for him:

  • Personal details including his or her address
  • Employment details
  • Identity Details
  • Disability Details
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