Central government scheme · Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card and Disability Certificate
Also called UDID / Swavlamban Card
Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card and Disability Certificate is run by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It is for any Indian citizen with any of the 21 disabilities recognised under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. Citizens get a single document to prove and verify disability, valid all over India, for easier access to government schemes. To apply, register and fill the application on the UDID portal, upload a passport-size photo, signature or thumb impression, identity proof and medical records, and attend the medical assessment at a hospital.
Written by AI from the official details below.
Who can apply for UDID / Swavlamban Card
- Any Indian citizen with any of the 21 disabilities recognised under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
- A legal guardian can apply for a minor, or for someone who cannot apply because of their disability.
- People with an old paper disability certificate who want a digital one.
UDID / Swavlamban Card benefits
- A single document to prove and verify disability, valid all over India.
- Easier access to government schemes, subsidies, financial aid, pensions and concessions where applicable.
- Free of cost; the card is sent free by Speed Post to your home address.
- Track the application online by enrolment number, UDID number, Aadhaar or mobile number.
How to apply for UDID / Swavlamban Card
- Register and fill the application on the UDID portal (swavlambancard.gov.in), or get help at a designated hospital.
- Upload a passport-size photo, signature or thumb impression, identity proof and medical records.
- Contact the UDID cell at the hospital to get a date for the medical assessment, and attend it.
- The hospital assesses the disability and issues the certificate online; the card is posted to you.
- Track status on the portal under 'Track your application'.
Documents needed for UDID / Swavlamban Card
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature or thumb impression
- Identity proof
- Relevant medical records
Where it applies
Every state and union territory. See what else applies near you
Checked
Checked against the sources below on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.
- UDID Project (Unique Disability ID) information guide (Hindi version served; updated 23 Sep 2026) · Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
- ADIP Scheme (UDID required for benefits) · Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
- National Scholarship Portal (UDID consent needed for disabled students) · Government of India
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