New Disability Certificate Rules | 26 Oct 2024

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) cards—white, 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.