Kozhikode Leads Kerala with 100% Disability ID Registration

### Rapid Summary
– Kozhikode becomes the first district in Kerala to achieve 100% Universal Disability ID (UDID) registration under the Tanmudra campaign by the Social Justice department.
– A total of 57,766 persons wiht disabilities have been registered.
– The UDID project aims to provide a single nationwide digital identity card for differently abled persons to streamline access to welfare schemes and medical assistance.
– Previously, only around 44,000 were registered by April 2024; the Tanmudra campaign successfully bridged this gap using support from NSS volunteers and community groups.
– Rehabilitation centres, inclusive schools, and local community efforts contributed substantially to achieving full registration in Kozhikode.
– Minister R. Bindu announced that Kozhikode would officially be declared fully registered on August 23.

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### Indian Opinion Analysis
Kozhikode’s achievement under the UDID campaign marks an crucial step forward in disability inclusion and efficient governance in India. The project’s emphasis on digital infrastructure aligns with broader initiatives aimed at improving accessibility for marginalized groups across various sectors.By completing this process, eligible beneficiaries can now gain quicker access to targeted assistance programs through centralized identification; this could lead to better utilization of government resources while fostering social equity.

The active collaboration between government bodies like the Social Justice Department, NSS volunteers, inclusive institutions, and rehabilitation centers demonstrates how collective action can effectively address systemic issues like data gaps for disabled populations-a model worth replicating elsewhere in India where similar disparities persist.Read more: