UDID cards of physically challenged persons being made

Ludhiana: District Social Security Officer Mrs Inderpreet Kaur has informed that the Union government has started UDID scheme for physically challenged persons, under which UDID cards of all physically challenged persons are being made through the UDID portal. These cards would be valid throughout the country.

She informed that every eligible physically challenged beneficiary, whose medical certificate has been made, can get himself registered under this scheme either on his own or through District Social Security Officer/District Programme Officer/CDPO Office/Aanganwari Worker. Besides this, registration can also be done directly through the Civil Surgeon or SMO or by visiting Sewa Kendra.

She informed that the beneficiaries who are already getting pension, but do not possess a UDID card, should get them made by contacting the District Social Security Officer, Child Development Project Officer and by visiting their present address.