1. | Gist of the Scheme | Issue of National identity cards to Differently Abled. National Identity cards are issued by District Differently Abled Welfare Officers based on the Disability Certificate. |
2. | Eligibility Criteria | Should have a minimum of 40% disability |
3. | Whether form of application is prescribed. | Yes. Available with District Differently Abled Welfare Office. |
4. | Certificates to be furnished | Medical Certificate should be obtained from the competent Medical authority (ie.) concerned Specialist. In case of multiple disabled person, certificate should be obtained from Medical Board. |
5. | Officer to whom the application is to be submitted | District Differently Abled Welfare Officer |
6. | Grievances if any to be addressed to | Principal Secretary / State Commissioner for the Differently Abled, State Resource cum Training Centre Campus, Jawaharlal Nehru Inner Ring Road, K.K. Nagar, Chennai – 600 078. Ph: 044-24719947 / 48 / 49 |