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 +{{htmlmetatags>metatag-title=(Disability Pension and UDID Card Status 2026)&metatag-description=(Disability pension not credited or UDID card stuck? Check IGNDPS pension status on nsap.nic.in and UDID status on swavlambancard.gov.in, and use RTI to fix delays.) metatag-keywords=(disability pension status, IGNDPS status, UDID card status, swavlamban card, NSAP pension check, disability pension not credited, RTI disability pension)}}
  
 +====== Disability pension and UDID card status — citizen guide 2026 ======
 +
 +Has your disability pension stopped, or has your UDID card been "Under Process" for months? You can check both online in minutes. Check your IGNDPS pension on the NSAP portal at nsap.nic.in and your UDID (Swavlamban) card on swavlambancard.gov.in, and if either is stuck, an RTI under the Right to Information Act 2005 forces the office to give you the real status and reason in writing.
 +
 +<WRAP info>
 +**Quick answer:** Track your UDID card at swavlambancard.gov.in using your enrolment number, mobile or Aadhaar, and date of birth. Check IGNDPS pension payments at nsap.nic.in using your application number or bank account number. If the status is stuck or pension is not credited, file an RTI with the welfare office or CMO and get a written answer in 30 days.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== What disability pension and UDID are =====
 +
 +The Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme (IGNDPS) gives a monthly central pension to people with severe disability from BPL families. The UDID, or Unique Disability ID (the Swavlamban Card), is the national disability identity card and certificate issued under the RPwD Act 2016. You usually need a valid disability certificate to claim the pension.
 +
 +===== Scheme and legal position =====
 +
 +**IGNDPS pension.** IGNDPS is one component of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), run by the Ministry of Rural Development. See [[https://nsap.nic.in/|nsap.nic.in]]. Under IGNDPS, the central government pays ₹300 per month to eligible persons aged 18 to 79, and ₹500 per month from the age of 80. States add their own top-up, so the total amount you receive varies from state to state. Do not assume your neighbour's amount applies to you; check your own state welfare scheme.
 +
 +**Eligibility for IGNDPS.** The applicant must be aged 18 or above, belong to a household living below the poverty line (BPL), and be a person with severe or multiple disability, that is 80 per cent disability or above (this includes conditions such as dwarfism as notified). This is a higher threshold than the general benchmark.
 +
 +**UDID and the 40 per cent benchmark.** The UDID and disability certificate are issued under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 (RPwD Act 2016). A "person with benchmark disability" is certified at not less than 40 per cent of a specified disability. The 40 per cent benchmark opens many entitlements (reservation, concessions), but it is not the same as the 80 per cent severe-disability bar that IGNDPS uses. Apply for the UDID free at [[https://swavlambancard.gov.in/|swavlambancard.gov.in]]. The portal is run by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, [[https://depwd.gov.in/|DEPwD]].
 +
 +**The RTI angle.** If your pension is not credited, or your UDID card is stuck, the office holds your file and the reason. Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005 you can ask any public authority for that information in writing. Under Section 7(1) the office must reply within 30 days. For a person whose life or liberty is affected, the reply is due in 48 hours. Pension and certificate offices are public authorities, so they must answer.
 +
 +===== How to check your UDID card status and pension status =====
 +
 +**Check UDID (Swavlamban) card status:**
 +
 +  - Go to [[https://swavlambancard.gov.in/|swavlambancard.gov.in]].
 +  - Open "Track Your Application".
 +  - Enter your enrolment number or application number.
 +  - Enter your mobile number or Aadhaar number, and your date of birth.
 +  - Type the captcha code and submit.
 +  - Read the status (for example "Verified" or "Card Generated"). If it shows "Card Generated", download your e-Disability Certificate and e-UDID card from the portal.
 +
 +**Check IGNDPS pension payment status:**
 +
 +  - Go to [[https://nsap.nic.in/|nsap.nic.in]].
 +  - Open the pension payment or beneficiary search option ("Search Pension payment detail of Beneficiary").
 +  - Enter your sanction or application number, or your bank account number.
 +  - Submit and view the monthly payment history and the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) dates.
 +  - You can also check via the UMANG app or the SAMBAL mobile app if your state uses them.
 +
 +If the online status is unclear or wrong, move to documents and then to an RTI.
 +
 +===== Documents you need =====
 +
 +  * Disability certificate or UDID / Swavlamban card.
 +  * Aadhaar card.
 +  * BPL ration card or income proof (for the pension).
 +  * Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account for DBT).
 +  * Your UDID enrolment / application number.
 +  * Your pension sanction / application number, if already sanctioned.
 +
 +===== Status meanings, why it is delayed, and how to fix =====
 +
 +^ Status / problem ^ What it means ^ How to fix ^
 +| Not Verified / Under Process (UDID) | File pending with the verifying officer or Medical Board | Visit the CMO / District Hospital; file RTI on file status |
 +| Pending for Medical Assessment | Sent to the Medical Board, slot not yet given | Ask the CMO office for the board date in writing via RTI |
 +| Card Generated (UDID) | Certificate and card are ready | Download the e-card and e-certificate from the portal |
 +| Pension Not Credited | DBT failed or sanction pending | Check bank Aadhaar seeding; file RTI on sanction status |
 +| Account / KYC Mismatch | Bank account not linked or Aadhaar not seeded | Update KYC at the bank; re-submit to the welfare office |
 +| Sanction Pending | Application not yet approved | File RTI under Section 6(1) for the approval status |
 +| Rejected | Application turned down | Ask for the written reason; appeal or re-apply |
 +
 +===== Real-life example =====
 +
 +<WRAP center round box 80%>
 +Sunita, a 34-year-old from a BPL family, applied for the UDID card and waited four months while the portal showed only "Under Process". Her disability pension could not start without the certificate. She filed an RTI with the office of the Chief Medical Officer asking for the date her file was received, the Medical Board date, and the reason for delay. Within 30 days the office replied that her board appointment had not been scheduled. After the reply she was given a date, her card was generated, and her pension sanction moved forward. (Illustrative example.)
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Sample RTI letter =====
 +
 +<code>
 +To,
 +The Public Information Officer (PIO),
 +[District Social Welfare Office / Office of the CMO, District ____]
 +
 +Subject: Information under the Right to Information Act, 2005 regarding
 +my disability pension / UDID card application status
 +
 +Sir/Madam,
 +
 +Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act, 2005, I request the following
 +information about my application:
 +
 +Name: ____________________
 +UDID / Application number: ____________________
 +Pension sanction / application number (if any): ____________________
 +
 +1. The current status of my UDID card / disability pension application,
 +   and the date my file was received.
 +2. The name and designation of the officer with whom my file is pending.
 +3. The reason for the delay, and the expected date of disposal.
 +4. Certified copies of the noting / order sheet on my file.
 +
 +Please provide the information within 30 days as required under
 +Section 7(1) of the Act. I have paid the prescribed fee of ₹10.
 +If the information is denied, please give reasons and inform me of my
 +right of appeal under Section 19(1).
 +
 +Signature: ____________________
 +Address: ____________________
 +Date: ____________________
 +</code>
 +
 +===== Frequently asked questions =====
 +
 +==== How do I check my disability pension status online? ====
 +Go to nsap.nic.in, open the pension payment or beneficiary search option, and enter your sanction or application number or your bank account number to see the monthly DBT payment history.
 +
 +==== How do I check my UDID card status? ====
 +Go to swavlambancard.gov.in, open "Track Your Application", and enter your enrolment or application number, mobile or Aadhaar number, date of birth, and the captcha.
 +
 +==== How much is the IGNDPS disability pension? ====
 +The central share is ₹300 per month for ages 18 to 79 and ₹500 per month from age 80. States add a top-up, so the total you receive varies by state.
 +
 +==== Do I need 40 per cent or 80 per cent disability? ====
 +The UDID and disability certificate use the 40 per cent benchmark under the RPwD Act 2016. IGNDPS pension needs severe or multiple disability, that is 80 per cent or above, plus BPL status.
 +
 +==== Why is my pension not credited even after sanction? ====
 +The common reasons are a failed DBT, an account that is not Aadhaar-seeded, or a KYC mismatch. Fix the bank seeding first, then file an RTI on the sanction and payment status.
 +
 +==== Can I use RTI if my UDID card is stuck? ====
 +Yes. File an RTI under Section 6(1) with the CMO or welfare office. They must reply within 30 days under Section 7(1), and within 48 hours if your life or liberty is affected.
 +
 +==== What if the office does not reply to my RTI? ====
 +If you get no reply in 30 days, or you are not satisfied, file a first appeal under Section 19(1) of the RTI Act with the First Appellate Authority in the same office.
 +
 +==== Is the UDID card application free? ====
 +Yes. Application, Medical Board assessment, certificate issue, and card dispatch through swavlambancard.gov.in are free.
 +
 +===== Official sources =====
 +
 +  * NSAP (IGNDPS) portal: [[https://nsap.nic.in/|https://nsap.nic.in/]]
 +  * Swavlamban / UDID portal: [[https://swavlambancard.gov.in/|https://swavlambancard.gov.in/]]
 +  * Track UDID application: [[https://swavlambancard.gov.in/track-your-application|https://swavlambancard.gov.in/track-your-application]]
 +  * Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD): [[https://depwd.gov.in/|https://depwd.gov.in/]]
 +
 +===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
 +
 +  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/disability-pension-application-india|How to apply for the disability pension]]
 +  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/apply-udid-disability-certificate-2026|Apply for the UDID disability certificate (40% benchmark)]]
 +  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/guide/applicant/application/how-fill-rti-application-form|How to fill an RTI application form, line by line]]
 +  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/act|The Right to Information Act 2005, full text]]
 +  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/rti-first-appeal-second-appeal-guide|RTI first appeal and second appeal guide]]
 +  * [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/book|The RTI Playbook]]
 +
 +
 +**Related:** [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/disability-pension-arrears-from-due-date-ex-servicemen-2026|Disability pension arrears not capped at three years]]
 +===== Disability pension status 2026: How to check and claim disability pension? =====
 +
 +Disability pension is provided to persons with disabilities and ex-servicemen. Here is the complete guide:
 +
 +  - **Step 1: Types of disability pension.** (a) Military disability pension — for ex-servicemen disabled in service, (b) Civil disability pension — for government employees disabled in service, (c) IGMSY (Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme) — under the National Social Assistance Programme, (d) State disability pensions — varies by state.
 +  - **Step 2: Eligibility.** (a) Military: disability assessed at 20% or more (broadly), assessed by a Medical Board, (b) IGMSY: person with 80%+ disability (multiple disabilities), age 18-79, BPL family, (c) State schemes: varies (some states cover 40%+ disability), (d) Civil: disability attributable to government service.
 +  - **Step 3: How to apply.** (a) Military: the Medical Board assesses disability percentage, the pension is processed by the PCDA (Pension), (b) IGMSY: apply at the local panchayat/municipal office with disability certificate and BPL card, (c) State: apply at the District Disability Rehabilitation Centre (DDRC) or Social Welfare Office.
 +  - **Step 4: Disability certificate.** (a) issued by a Medical Board (constituted at district/state level), (b) the board includes a specialist in the relevant disability, (c) the certificate specifies: type of disability, percentage, and permanence, (d) valid for 5 years (temporary) or lifelong (permanent).
 +  - **Step 5: Check pension status.** (a) Military: check on PCDA portal — [[https://pcdapension.nic.in|pcdapension.nic.in]], (b) IGMSY: check with the panchayat/municipal office or state social welfare portal, (c) State: check the state pension portal or file RTI.
 +  - **Step 6: If pension is delayed or denied.** (a) file a grievance with the pension sanctioning authority, (b) file RTI asking for the status and reason for delay/denial, (c) file a complaint with the Disability Commissioner (State/Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities), (d) file a writ petition before the High Court.
 +  - **Step 7: File RTI.** File RTI with the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare / State Social Welfare Department asking for: (a) the pension status, (b) the reason for delay/denial, (c) the number of disability pension beneficiaries in the district.
 +
 +See [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/old-age-pension-status-2026|Old Age Pension Status]] and [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/widow-pension-status-2026|Widow Pension Status]].
 +
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