Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 11 (PTI) Keralam has disposed of 95.06 per cent of applications received for the issuance of Unique Disability

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 11 (PTI) Keralam has disposed of 95.06 per cent of applications received for the issuance of Unique Disability

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 11 (PTI) Keralam has disposed of 95.06 per cent of applications received for the issuance of Unique Disability

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 11 (PTI) Keralam has disposed of 95.06 per cent of applications received for the issuance of Unique Disability ID (UDID) cards to persons with disabilities, with the state Social Justice Department aiming to cover all eligible beneficiaries.

According to the latest figures released by the Centre, of the 5,21,250 applications received in the state, 4,95,482 have been processed.

While 4,54,789 cards have been distributed, 25,768 applications remain pending, the department said in a statement on Wednesday.

As part of efforts to expedite the process, nodal officers have been appointed in all district collectorates and meetings of district collectors have been convened to coordinate the work.

Apart from medical examinations at 113 government hospitals for applicants without disability certificates, special disability medical camps will be organised across the state under the Kerala Social Security Mission.

The department said 24,701 applicants would be provided cards within the next two months. Another 1,067 applicants who already possess valid disability certificates need not undergo fresh medical examinations, and cards would be issued to them soon through district medical officers.

To address the shortage of doctors in medical boards, specialist doctors from the private sector would also be included in the boards, it said.

A special survey would be conducted to identify persons with disabilities who have not yet registered for the scheme.

Those dissatisfied with the decisions of medical boards can file appeals before the Director of Medical Education within 90 days, the department said.

Among the districts, Malappuram has distributed the highest number of UDID cards, while Wayanad has the lowest number of pending applications.

The remaining applications are being processed on a priority basis through coordinated efforts of the Revenue, Health and Local Self-Government departments, it added.

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