Barnala Leads Punjab in UDID Card Issuance for Persons with Disabilities
Chandigarh, February 10
The Punjab government, under Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, is committed to the welfare of persons with disabilities. Barnala district has achieved the top position in the state for issuing Unique Disability ID (UDID) cards, which provide access to government services.
Social Security, Women, and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur announced that through the combined efforts of her department and the Health Department, over 70% of persons with disabilities in Barnala district—a total of 9,766 individuals—have received UDID cards.
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Dr. Baljit Kaur explained that the UDID card allows persons with disabilities to access all central and Punjab government schemes and services using a single identification document.
She stressed that the UDID card is crucial for availing benefits under various government schemes, including pensions, training, employment, and medical assistance. It simplifies access to government services for persons with disabilities.
Dr. Kaur also mentioned the Punjab government’s establishment of a disability cell, which acts as a single-window platform for providing scheme benefits to persons with disabilities. She encouraged individuals with disabilities to apply for UDID cards at Sewa Kendras, District Social Security Offices, or Civil Hospitals to maximize their access to government programs.
