Special Camps for Persons with Disabilities in Dehradun from October 21 to 26; Certificates, Pensions and Assistive Devices to Be Facilitated
Camps to be held at four locations; services will include disability certificates, UDID cards, Aadhaar assistance, pension applications and assistive device registration
Dehradun, October 15, 2026: Special camps will be organised across Dehradun district from October 21 to 26 to help persons with disabilities access government welfare schemes and essential services. The camps are being organised under the directions of District Magistrate Dr Ashish Chauhan.
The facilities will include assistance with disability certificates, Unique Disability ID (UDID) cards, Aadhaar cards, income certificates required for disability pension applications, and registration and assessment for assistive devices. Eligible beneficiaries will also be facilitated under the Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Yojana for assistive devices.
District Social Welfare Officer Deepankar Ghilidyal said the initiative aims to bring services from multiple departments together at a single location, making it easier for persons with disabilities to access welfare benefits without having to visit different government offices.
Special Camps: Dates and Locations
The camps will be held at the following locations:
- October 21: Gandhi Shatabdi Hospital, Raipur development block.
- October 22: Doiwala development block premises.
- October 23: Government Inter College, Mehuwala, near Shimla Bypass, Sahaspur development block.
- October 26: Near Rispana Resort, Ring Road, Shimla Bypass Road, Seemadwar area, Dehradun.
Medical Assessments and Disability Certificates
Health department teams will conduct medical assessments and assist with the process of issuing disability certificates. Arrangements will also be made for Aadhaar-related services, UDID cards and income certificates required for disability pension applications.
The Social Welfare Department will provide information about disability pensions and other welfare schemes. Application forms and assistance with the application process will also be made available to eligible beneficiaries.
Registration for Assistive Devices
Through the Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Yojana and the District Disability Rehabilitation Centre, beneficiaries will receive assistance with assessments, registration and applications for assistive devices according to their requirements.
Aadhaar, Banking and Voter Awareness Services
The India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) team will assist visitors with updating mobile numbers linked through Aadhaar and opening new bank accounts.
The Child Development Department will provide information about the camps and guide beneficiaries and their family members regarding the required documents and forms. Meanwhile, the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) team in Dehradun will share election-related information and raise awareness about facilities available to voters with disabilities.
Transport, Meals and Other Facilities
To ensure convenient access to the camps, transport arrangements will be coordinated through officials of the concerned development blocks. The Rural Development Department will facilitate food, drinking water, seating and other essential arrangements. Free meals and refreshments will be provided to persons with disabilities and their accompanying family members.
The district administration will also publicise the camps widely to ensure that as many eligible beneficiaries as possible can access the services.
Expenditure on the camps and related arrangements is proposed to be met from the pension camp provision under the District Plan for the financial year 2026–27.
District Magistrate Dr Ashish Chauhan has directed the concerned departments to coordinate and ensure that the necessary arrangements are in place. The initiative aims to make government welfare services more accessible, convenient and efficient for persons with disabilities by bringing multiple departmental services together at one location.
