Use of UDID Card as disability verification/ identification document for preparation of White Card under ECHS

Use of Unique Disability Identity (UDID) Card as disability verification/ identification document for authentication of ECHS beneficiary with disability and for preparation of White Card under ECHS

No. 22(09)/2021-D(WE/Res-I)
Government of India
Ministry of Defence
D/o Ex-Servicemen Welfare
D(WE/Res-I)

221, B- wing,
Sena Bhawan, New Delhi.
Dated 25th May 2022

To,
The Chief of Army Staff
The Chief of Naval Staff
The Chief of Air Staff

Subject:- Use of Unique Disability Identity (UDID) Card as disability verification/ identification document for authentication of ECHS beneficiary with disability and for preparation of White Card under ECHS – reg.
Sir,

I am directed to convey the sanction of the Government for acceptance of Unique Disability Identity (UDID) card also as disability verification / identification document for authentication of ECHS beneficiary with Disability under PWD Act 2016 and preparation of White Card.

2. The instructions will be implemented from the date of issue of this letter.

3. This issues with the concurrence of MoD (Finance /Pension) vide their Note No. 32(08)/2022/Fin/Pen dated 10.05.2022.

Yours faithfully

(N.C Pasi)
Under Secretary to the Govt. of India
Tel/Fax: 2301 4946

Source: DESW