Delhi Social Welfare Minister Raaj Kumar Anand on Thursday directed the officials to simplify the process of Unique Disability Identity card certification by segregating pending cases based on category and criteria.

A thorough review and follow-up meeting was chaired by Anand, where representatives of UDID-notified hospitals, special secretary of Health, secretary of Social Welfare, and other senior department officers were present.

During the meeting, concerns regarding the visible backlog of UDID applications on the website were discussed. Several reasons causing delays in the digitisation of applications were identified, prompting the need for strategic solutions, the officials said. The Delhi minister said the digitisation of certifications for representatives/ members of the disability boards must be completed by February 15 and issuance of UDID by March 31.

“The meeting effectively tackles the substantial backlog in UDID certification, ensuring that Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) can promptly access government schemes for their social and financial upliftment. Concerns regarding the visible backlog of UDID applications on the website were discussed. Several reasons causing delays in the digitization of applications were identified, prompting the need for strategic solutions,” the government said.

Minister Anand mentioned, “These measures emphasise the government’s commitment to expediting the UDID Certification process, ensuring that PwDs promptly access essential schemes and programs.”