CoWIN 2.0: Unique Disability Identification Card now acceptable as Photo ID for registration, check details

The central government developed the CoWIN digital platform to streamline the process of vaccination for various categories of beneficiaries across the country. Now, the Union Ministry of Health has written to the States/UTs to include the Unique Disability Identification (UDID) Card as a Photo ID while registering on CoWIN 2.0.

As per the Guidance note for CoWIN 2.0 issued on March 2, 2021, seven prescribed Photo IDs were specified and prescribed for verification of beneficiary prior to their vaccination.

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In the letter written to the States and UTs, the Union Health Ministry has stated that the UDID card, issued to persons with disability by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, has all the necessary features such as the name, year of birth, gender and photograph of the person, and meets the criteria for use of identification in Covid-19 vaccination.

Therefore, with a view to further facilitate access to vaccination for persons with disability, it has been decided to include the UDID in the list of prescribed Photo ID document for Covid-19 vaccination. The necessary provisions for same are being made and would be available in CoWIN shortly, the Ministry said.

The Union Health Ministry has also advised the States and UTs to widely publicise the use of UDID card as a permissible photo ID for accessing Covid vaccination.