UDID CARD

🆔 What is a UDID Card?

The UDID card is a pan‑India identity document for persons with disability (PwD), combining both a disability certificate and a universal ID—known as the Swavlamban Card. It centralizes PwD data and streamlines access to government benefits and schemes.

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🧪 Types of UDID Cards & Validation

By Validity 📌

• Permanent UDID: Issued when a disability is lifelong or unlikely to change; marked with .“P” 

• Temporary UDID: For disabilities that may change (progress/regress). It's marked “T” and must be renewed after a specified period.

By Severity (Colour-Coded) 🌈

Based on disability percentage:

1. White Card: < 40%

2. Yellow Card: 40–80%

3. Blue Card: > 80% 

✨ Benefits of Having a UDID Card

• One card replaces multiple documents across different schemesNationwide acceptance—no need for separate state certificates Easier access to benefits: travel concessions, healthcare support, financial aid, education support, etc.).

• Reduces paperwork and speeds up benefit delivery

📝 Eligibility Criteria

• Must be an Indian citizen with at least 40% disability, as defined under the RPwD Act, 2016 

• The Act covers 21 recognized categories: visual, locomotor, intellectual, mental illness, hearing, neurological, blood disorders, acid attack survivors, etc.🧑‍🦽 Types of Disabilities Covered by the UDID Card

• Under the RPwD Act, 2016, the UDID card supports persons with the following 21 recognized disability types (also includes “Multiple Disabilities” where a person has two or more impairments) 

• 🧑‍🦽 Types of Disabilities Covered by the UDID Card

• 1. Low-vision – visual acuity between 6/18 and 3/60 or limited visual field

  2. Leprosy-cured persons – post-recovery residual impairments

  3. Hearing Impairment – including deaf (≥ 70 dB loss) and hard of hearing (60–70 dB)

  4. Locomotor Disability – affects movement; physical/musculoskeletal impairments

  5. Dwarfism – short stature below 4'10" (147 cm)

  6. Intellectual Disability – limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive skills

  7. Mental illness – disorders affecting mood, perception, cognition, etc.

  8. Autism Spectrum Disorder – developmental/neurological communication and social differences

  9. Cerebral Palsy – non-progressive motor disorders from early brain injury

  10. Muscular Dystrophy – genetic, progressive muscle-wasting diseases

  11. Chronic Neurological Conditions – such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, etc.

  12. Specific Learning Disability – dyslexia, dyscalculia, etc.

  13. Multiple Sclerosis – autoimmune condition affecting central nervous system

  14. Speech & Language Disability – difficulties in speaking or language use

  15. Thalassemia – inherited blood disorder

  16. Haemophilia – blood-clotting inability

  17. Sickle Cell Disease – hereditary blood disorder causing abnormal hemoglobin

  18. Multiple Disabilities – two or more disabilities combined (includes deaf-blindness)

  19. Acid Attack Victims – survivors with impairments due to acid burns

  20. Parkinson’s Disease – progressive neurological movement disorder

  21. Blindness – complete lack of sight or very low visual acuity

• 🖥️ How to Apply

Step 1: Visit the official site:
Go to https://swavlambancard.gov.in/

Step 2: Register an account.

Go to https://swavlambancard.gov.in/Applyforudid

Step 3: Submit application:
Choose “Apply for Disability Certificate & UDID Card,” fill in personal/disability details, and upload required documents: photo, ID/address proof (Aadhar, voter ID), signature or thumb impression, and, if available, existing disability certificate .

Step 4: Medical assessment:
If you don’t already have a certificate, you're assigned a district-level hospital/CMO office, where a medical board evaluates your disability and issues a certificate and UDID .

Step 5: Card issuance:
A digital card is issued and sent via speed post. You’ll get an enrollment/application number to track the process.

Step 6: Download e‑card:
Use the portal to download your e‑UDID and e‑disability certificate anytime

Go to  https://swavlambancard.gov.in/track-your-application

Extra services:
Apply for renewal of temporary card, report loss of card, or print a new copy via the portal 

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📁 Required Documents

Prepare scanned versions of the following:

• Passport-size photo

• ID proof (Aadhar, passport, voter ID)

• Address proof (utilities, bank passbook, etc.)

• Signature or thumb impression

• Existing Disability Certificate (optional

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🔁 Renewal & Re-Issue

• Temporary cards must be renewed at the same hospital (before expiry).

• Permanent cards need no renewal unless medical reassessment is sought.

• Lost cards can be reissued after filing an FIR and submitting it online .

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🧭 Summary Table

Feature	Details
Validity Types	Permanent (P) and Temporary (T)
Severity Colors	White (< 40%), Yellow (40–80%), Blue (> 80%)
Benefits	Single card, national validity, travel concessions, scheme access
Application Platform	Official site:
Application Steps	Register → Apply → Medical assessment → Certificate issued → Card dispatched

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✅ In Summary:

The UDID/Swavlamban Card is a powerful tool for national-level recognition and access to benefits for persons with disabilities in India. It comes in two validation types (permanent/temporary) and three colour levels depending on severity, with full online application and tracking.

If you need help during the process—document preparation, uploading, or locating an assessment centre—just let me know!