<h1>Committee Recommends Private Medical Professionals to Streamline Disability Certification; Highlights UDID Project Delays and Fund Misuse</h1> A parliamentary standing committee has urged the inclusion of private medical professionals to speed up the disability certification process, addressing delays caused by a shortage of medical staff and inadequate infrastructure. The committee highlighted issues with the UDID project, noting a backlog of applications and underutilization of funds in disability programs. It recommended enhanced coordination with state governments, specialized training for medical authorities, and improved fund utilization. The committee also suggested simplifying application processes and using AI for verification. It emphasized the need for collaboration between central and state governments and the adoption of successful models like Karnataka's village-level workers.