Serious negligence was uncovered in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh: an elderly man with leg problems was issued a disability certificate categorized as visual impairment ('low vision'). Consequently, instead of assistive devices like a tricycle, he is being provided with a cane intended for people with vision problems.
The situation occurred in the Jamo area of Amethi. Vinod Kumar Dwivedi, who is disabled in his legs, claims that due to the incorrect category on his disability ID (UDID), he cannot access government services corresponding to his actual condition. He has been approaching officials' offices for five years trying to correct this error but has not achieved any result yet.
According to Vinod Kumar Dwivedi, his UDID card mistakenly classifies him as having vision impairment, even though he has leg problems. The UDID is used to identify people with disabilities and provide them with appropriate services. Vinod alleges that the wrong category prevents him from receiving the necessary benefits, and he has been trying to fix this error for many years, but his appeals are being ignored.
Vinod's neighbor, Dev Narayan, also shared his concern. He stated that Vinod has had leg problems since childhood, but his card indicates visual impairment. Dev Narayan emphasized that because of this error, Vinod is not receiving a tricycle; instead, when he approaches the authorities, he is given a cane for vision problems, meaning he is not being provided with the necessary assistive device.
Vinod Kumar Dwivedi stated that he has been attempting to correct his certificate for five years. Despite constant visits to various institutions, the problem remains unresolved. Since his case is not being resolved, he has tried to draw the attention of responsible officials through the media. He insists on an investigation and the correction of the disability certificate category to match his actual condition so that he can receive the necessary state benefits.
Regarding this matter, the Chief Medical Officer of Amethi, Dr. Anshuman Singh, explained that such issues arise due to the incorrect functioning of the UDID portal. He assured that work is underway to fix the portal malfunctions. Nevertheless, the CMO noted that Vinod Kumar Dwivedi's case is not currently under his personal purview. He promised that the issue of the concerned individual would be resolved.
In the CMO's opinion, if the certificate had been processed manually, it might have been considered an administrative error. However, in the current situation, errors stem from the portal's operation. This raises the question: who is responsible for correcting the incorrectly specified category on the disability card due to a portal failure, and why is it taking so long? Vinod Kumar Dwivedi hopes that his issue will now attract the attention of officials and be resolved.