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Unique Disability ID & Disability Certificate (UDID / PwD)

An official identity and medical assessment card issued to Persons with Disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, verifying 21 recognized disabilities.

Administrative Context & Legal Basis

Mandatory for accessing disability pensions, transport concessions, 4% public employment reservation, 5% higher education quota, assistive aids (ADIP scheme), and barrier-free welfare entitlements.

Governing Authority / MinistryDepartment of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Required Documentary EvidenceUDID Smart Card / Disability Medical Certificate from District Medical Board

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unique Disability ID & Disability Certificate and why is it required for government schemes?▾

An official identity and medical assessment card issued to Persons with Disabilities under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, verifying 21 recognized disabilities. Mandatory for accessing disability pensions, transport concessions, 4% public employment reservation, 5% higher education quota, assistive aids (ADIP scheme), and barrier-free welfare entitlements.

What document proves Unique Disability ID & Disability Certificate (UDID / PwD) status for welfare scheme eligibility?▾

UDID Smart Card / Disability Medical Certificate from District Medical Board

Which government schemes require UDID / PwD as an eligibility condition?▾

Schemes that explicitly reference UDID / PwD as an eligibility criterion include: Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS / NSAP), Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students (Classes IX & X), Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students (PMS-SC), Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students (PMS-ST). Browse the complete list on this page, or use the Eligibility Checker at eligohub.in/eligibility-checker/ to find all matching programs.

ℹ️Statutory Guidance on Citizen Documentation

Definitions and criteria referenced here reflect statutory guidelines issued by the respective Union Ministry or State Authority. When presenting documentation for welfare scheme verification, ensure that physical certificates or DigiLocker digital credentials carry verifiable QR codes, official department seals, or digital signatures. Consult your local Tehsildar or District Magistrate's office for state-specific issuance circulars.

Schemes Referencing This Qualification

Programs where UDID / PwD status is a listed eligibility condition or documentation requirement.

ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2015

Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)

Highly subsidized accidental death and disability insurance offering ₹2 lakh cover for just ₹20 per year supporting citizen beneficiaries nationwide.

Verified: 2026-09-16
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2009

Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS / NSAP)

Monthly disability pension under NSAP for individuals aged 18 to 79 with severe or multiple disabilities belonging to BPL households.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2012

Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students (Classes IX & X)

Centrally sponsored academic scholarship providing ₹3,500 to ₹7,000 annual financial support to Scheduled Caste students in Class IX and X.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 1944

Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students (PMS-SC)

Premier higher education scholarship covering 100% compulsory non-refundable fees and monthly maintenance allowances for SC students pursuing post-secondary degrees.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 1944

Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students (PMS-ST)

Flagship tribal welfare scholarship covering 100% compulsory tuition fees and maintenance allowances for Scheduled Tribe students pursuing higher education.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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ActiveCentral SchemeEst. 2012

Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students (Classes IX & X)

Centrally sponsored school scholarship providing ₹3,500 to ₹7,000 annual support to Scheduled Tribe students in Classes IX and X to minimize dropouts.

Verified: 2026-10-12
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