Sri Vijaya Puram, May 20: An awareness programme on the Unique Disability ID (UDID) Scheme was organized today at AYUSH Hospital, Junglighat, as part of its continued initiative to create awareness regarding the UDID Scheme and government welfare services for Persons with Disabilities.
During the programme, the State Coordinator (UDID), sensitized the participants on the UDID Scheme, benefits of the UDID card, registration process, disability certification process, and technical aspects related to online registration, encouraging eligible beneficiaries to register under the scheme. Further, Rehabilitation Officer, CRC Brookshabad, highlighted the various services and support provided by CRC for Persons with Disabilities. The programme was attended by Medical Officers, staff, Anganwadi Workers, and general public.
During the session, Medical Officer (Homoeo), Ayush Hospital, spoke about the special Autism Clinic conducted every Wednesday at Ayush Hospital and also highlighted the periodical camps organised for Divyangjans at CRC A & N Islands, emphasizing the importance of early identification, awareness, and timely intervention for children with developmental conditions.
An interactive session was also conducted with the Anganwadi Workers, during which their queries regarding disability certification, registration, and government welfare schemes were addressed.