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Assistance to Disabled Persons(ADIP) UDID card

Under the ADIP Scheme, assistive devices are given to PwDs with the aim to improve their independent functioning and to arrest the extent of disability and occurrence of secondary disability. The scheme also envisages conduct of corrective surgery whenever required before providing an assistive device. Detailed scheme can be downloaded from download section on the homepage.

A person with disabilities fulfilling the following conditions would be eligible for assistance under ADIP Scheme.
  • 1. An Indian Citizen of any age.
  • 2. Holds a 40% and above Disability Certificate (Benchmark disability).
  • 3. Having monthly income from all sources not exceeding Rs.30,000/- per month.
  • 4. In case of dependents, the income of parents/guardians not exceeding Rs. 30,000/- per month. The amount of assistance will be as

    follows:-

    • Total Income
    • Amount of Assistance
    • Upto Rs. 22,500/- per month
    • Full cost of aid/appliance
    • Rs.22,501/- to Rs. 30,000/- per month
    • 50% of the cost of aid/appliance
  • 5. Not having received assistance during the last 3 years for the same purpose from any source. However, for children below 12 years of age, the minimum time of assistance is one year.

  • 1. Passport Size Photographs.
  • 2. A copy of the disability certificate.
  • 3. Address proof (copy of Aadhaar Card or/ Voter Id Card or/ Ration Card etc.)
  • 4. A copy of Income Certificate.
  • 5. An undertaking that he/she has not received the same aids & assistive devices from any source during the last three years.

  • 1. Revenue Agencies or BPL Card or MGNREGA Card
  • 2. Disability Pension Card.
  • 3. Certificate by M.P./MLA/Councilor/Gram Pradhan
  • 4. Notarized Affidavit C/o Implementing Agencies

Yes. Temporary Disability Certificate issued by the Competent Medical Authority for Children up to the age of 6 years or Developmental Delay Certificate issued by Competent Medical Authority for children up to the age of 6 years is considered for distribution of TLM Kits under the ADIP Scheme. However, there is no dilution of the condition of minimum 40% disability.

  • 1. Motorized tricycles and Motorized wheelchairs for persons with severe locomotor disability, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Hemiplegia and any other person with similar conditions, where either three/four limbs or one half of the body are severely impaired. Disability should be 80% or more.
  • 2. Age 16 yrs or above, provided once in 5 years.
  • 3. Extent of subsidy shall be upto Rs.50,000/-
  • 4. Monthly income of self/guardian from all sources should not exceed Rs. 22500/- for 100% subsidy.
  • 5. Monthly income of self/guardian from all sources should not exceed Rs. 30000/- for 50% subsidy.

  • Yes.
  • 1. contact the respective implementing agency that provided the aid. In case of ALIMCO, dial toll free no:- 1800-5990019.
  • 2. Beneficiaries can also send their grievance online through this portal directly to the respective agency.

  1. A. 1. Applicant can approach ALIMCO, National Institutes, CRCs, DDRCs and various implementing agencies (contact details can be seen from download section) with all requisite documents.
  2. B. 2. Applicant can directly apply on ADIP MIS portal by clicking on beneficiary registration tab. (www.adip.disabilityaffairs.gov.in/ADIP/login).
  3. C. 3. Applicant can send request letter along with required documents in the given below address:-

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

Pt Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan, 5th floor, CGO complex, Lodhi Road New Delhi-110003

Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation Of India (ALIMCO) and its RMC's- Contact No. 1800-599-0019 and telephone No. 01124369027. Nearest Camp organized for distribution of aids and assistive device under ADIP SchemeList of agencies is updated from time to time and can be downloaded from download section on home page.National Institutes under the Administrative control of the Department:

  • 1. National Institutes for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (Dehradun)
  • 2. Ali Yavar Jung National Institute Of Speech And Hearing Disabilities (Mumbai)
  • 2. National Institute For Locomotor Disabilities (Kolkatta)
  • 2. National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (Chennai)
  • 2. Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute For Persons with Physical Disabilities (New Delhi)
  • 2. National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (Secundrabad)
  • 2. Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (Cuttack)

  • 1. As per provision of the RPwD Act, Disability Certificate will be issued by the prescribed Medical Authority.
  • 2. Responsibility for issue of a Joint disability Certificate for availing the benefits under the ADIP-SSA will be that of a :

(a) Headmaster or Principal of the School

(b) Government Doctor of Government Primary Health Centres (PHCs) or Community Health Centres (CHCs)

(c) Local SSA Authority and

(d) representatives of ALIMCO.

  • 1. By clicking on Beneficiary registration button on the home page of the ADIP portal.
  • 2. A beneficiary should select a appropriate agency from the list of implementing agencies and fill necessary details alongwith required documents. Beneficiary will receive a confirmation message on successful registration. Beneficiaries can contact the respective agency for further details

  • 1. Please select appropriate agency based on your disability and location.
  • 2. You shall select ALIMCO for Motorized Tricycle and Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for Speech and Hearing Disabilities for Cochlear Implant.
No.AgencyStates Covered
1.ALIMCO1. Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, 2. New Delhi, Delhi, 3. Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, 4. Kolkata, West Bengal, 5. Bangalore, Karnataka, 6. Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, 7. Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, 8. Secundrabad, Telengana, 9. Guwahati, Assam, 10. Mohali, Punjab, 11. Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, 12. Faridabad, Haryana
2.Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for Speech and Hearing Disabilities1. Mumbai, Maharashtra, 2. Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 3. Janla, Odisha, 3. Kolkata, West Bengal, 4. Secundrabad, Telengana 5. Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 6. Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 7. Nagpur, Maharashtra
3.National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities1. Secundrabad, Telengana 2. Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 3. New Delhi, Delhi, 4. Kolkata, West Bengal, 5. Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, 6. Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, 7. Davanger, Karnaatka, 8. Rajnandagaon, Chhatisgarh
4.National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities1. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 2. Kozhikode, Kerala, 3. Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar, 4. Shilong, Meghalaya
5.National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities1. Dehradun, Uttarakhand, 2. Sundernagar, Himachal Pradesh, 3. Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, 4. Ganktok, Sikkim, 5. Kolkata, West Bengal, 6. Secundrabad, Telengana, 6. Chennai, Tamil Nadu
6.National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities1. Kolkata, West Bengal, 2. Patna, Bihar, 3. Nahanaghun, Arunachal Pradesh, 4. Dehradun, Uttrakhand, 5. Aizawal, Mizoram
7.Pt. Deendayal Upadhaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities1. New Delhi, Delhi, 2. Srinagar, J&K, 3. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 4. Karnal, Haryana 5. Tonk, Rajasthan, 6. Secundrabad, Telengana
8.Swami Vivekanand National Institute for Rehabilitation Training and Research1. Cuttack, Odisha, 2. Manipur, 3. Balangir, Odisha, 4. Ranchi, Jharkhand, 5. Guwahati, Assam

UDID Card or Unique Disability Identity card is an initiative by Government of India with a view of creating a National Database for PwDs, and to issue a Unique Disability Identity Card to each person with disabilities. This aims to encourage transparency, efficiency and ease of delivering the government benefits to the person with disabilities, and to ensure uniformity. This will help in stream-lining the tracking of physical and financial progress of beneficiary at all levels of hierarchy of implementation - from village level, block level, District level , State level and National level.

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

A coloured photo, Disability Certificate (If already has) and Address Proof.

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, gif and png

Disability certificate- Size: 0-500 KB , and Format: jpeg, jpg, gif and png

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.

he UDID card has 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
  • 2. Temporary UDID: The competent medical authority issues Temporary UDID Card considering there is a progress or a regress in the disability of a

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

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%

2. Yellow Card: When the disability percentage of a PwD is above 40% but on or below 80%

3. Blue Card: When the disability percentage of a PwD is above 80%

The following steps are involved-

1. The PwD 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

2. The application reached to the notified Chief Medical Officer (CMO) or District Medical Officer (DMO) of the pwD's resident district as the case may

3. Post verification of application, CMO/DMO assigns specialist doctors for assessment of the verified

4. The specialist doctor assesses the PwD on a given date and submits the assessment report to the medical

5. The Medical Board takes decision on the percentage and type of disability, validity of disability certificate and other such issues of the PwD. The medical board informs of its decision to the concerned CMO/DMO.

6. Based on the assessment details filled by the CMO/DMO, a UDID card is generated. The card is then dispatched to the PwD through Speed Post by the

Yes, the department has issued assessment guidelines which are available on the web portal of UDID (https://www.swavlambancard.gov.in/ ) and of the Department (https://disabilityaffairs.gov.in/ ).

The details of the medical authority/hospital assigned to the PwD for assessment is available on the receipt generated by UDID portal.

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

It is desired that the PwD fills the application form carefully. In case any changes/ modifications are required in the application form, the PwD should contact the CMO/DMO of the concerned district.

Also, in case the UDID is generated and received, the concerned CMO/DMO should be approach with proper documents by the PwD for correction/ modification/ changes in the UDID card.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

As per rule, the PwD can get his UDID card generated from his resident district or from the notified government hospitals where they are undergoing treatment.

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.

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

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 CMO of the district.

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

Go to the UDID portal (https://www.swavlambancard.gov.in/ ), next in the "Circular" sub-section of the "Media Gallery" Section, one can find government guidelines and Acts pertaining to disability.

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/assessmen

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.

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

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 can fill it by themselves or take help from anyone.

Yes. As per MoU signed between DEPwD and CSC, the CSC can charge only 10 rupees per application.

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

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

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.

As of now, there are no such provisions in a centralized version. The PwD has to check with the concerned departments at Central and State level.

As per notification issued by DEPwD on 16th 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. 1st 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 2nd/3rd/4th year.

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. 1st 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 2nd/3rd/4th year.

The UDID card has two types of validity- Permanent UDID card and Temporary UDID Card.

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

Temporary UDID: The competent medical authority issues Temporary UDID Card considering there is a progress or a regress in the disability of a PwD.

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

As of now, AADHAAR is not mandatory for issuance of UDID card.

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, +91 93549 39703 or by email at disability-udid@gov.in

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 CMO/DMO/Medical in charge of the district.

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.

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

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.

As of now, this service is not available in our portal. To do any kind of changes/updates or modifications of the UDID card, the PwD needs to approach the concerned medical authority (CMO/DMO/Medical in charge) of the district.

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 / Aadhar Number and click on "Go". 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.

The PwD needs to apply for "Lost UDID Card" through the UDID portal.

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