A project named “Unique ID for persons with disabilities (PWDs)” has been implemented in Mohali district, under which digitised certificates/ID cards are being issued.
Till date 7,294 applications for unique ID cards for PwDs have been received, out of which 2,512 have been issued and remaining are being processed, informed deputy commissioner (DC) Girish Dayalan.
“We target to cover all the PwDs under the project in the next three months. To get the cards made under the project, www.swablambancard.gov.in portal has been made,” he said.
Any Divyang can register on it either online or by visiting the nearest Sewa Kendra, Health Centre, Office of the Civil Surgeon or District Social Security or that of the Child Development Project Officer, he said.
The DC urged the PwDs to register themselves at the earliest in order to obtain the unique ID cards and digitised certificates.
Harvinder Singh Rahi, District Social Security Officer (DSSO), informed that apart from all facilities extended under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, the cardholders are entitled to half fare in the buses of Punjab Roadways and the PRTC and the pension benefit provided by the Social Security Department under the Financial Assistance Scheme.
“Besides, they are entitled to concessions given by the government from time to time in the recruitment, promotions and concessions in road tax and excise duty on vehicles for the special needs persons. Divyang are also exempted from toll tax on their personal vehicles. Moreover, scholarships are given by the Department of Education. Apart from this, these unique ID cards and certificates will be helpful in providing them the assistive devices and prosthesis,” said Rahi.
