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New Disability Certificate Rules

  • 26 Oct 2024
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Source: IE 

Recently, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of India introduced the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Amendment) Rules, 2024. 

  • Changes in Certification Process 
    • Authority Requirement: Only a designated medical authority at the district level can issue disability certificates. 
    • Colour-Coded UDID Cards: Color-coded Unique Disability Identity (UDID) cardswhite, yellow, and blue—were introduced to indicate disability levels. Blue represents a disability level of 80% or higher. 
    • Online-Only Applications: New norms make it mandatory to apply for the disability certificate online. 
    • Extended Processing Time: The issuance period for disability certificates has been extended from one month to three months. 
    • Reapplication Requirement: If no action is taken on a disability certificate application within two years, the applicant must reapply 

Read More: Empowering Persons with Disabilities

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