| Unique Disability ID Card • UDID sub scheme is being implemented with a view of creating a National Database for Persons with Disabilities across the country. • Under the UDID project, certificates of disability and Unique Disability Identity cards are issued to Persons with Disabilities through competent medical authorities notified by respective State Governments/Union Territories. • The project aims to encourage transparency, efficiency in the system of delivering the government benefits to the person with disabilities. |
- The Union government published draft amendments to the Rules of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (RPwD Act) of 2016 to tighten the requirements for obtaining a disability certificate.
- These changes follow the controversy over a dismissed IAS probationer accused of faking her disability certificate.
- Key amendments include:
- Mandatory Identity Proof: Applicants must submit proof of identity, a recent photo (not older than six months), and an Aadhaar card.
- Medical Authority Involvement: Only medical authorities will be considered competent to receive and process applications.
- Extended Processing Time: The time to process applications will increase from one to three months.
- Additionally, the proposed colour-coding of Unique Disability Identity (UDID) cards.
- The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment published the draft amendments in the Gazette of India for public objections and suggestions, which must be sent to, the Director, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, within 30 days.
Dig Deeper: Read various rights enshrined in the RPwD Act, 2016.
