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Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha

Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha, based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, has 1 opportunity for children on WiWit, checked before listing.

Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Opportunities from Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha

Scholarship

Banishree Scholarship (Odisha) for Students with Disabilities

by Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha

Odisha state scholarship offering monthly stipend to students with disabilities from primary school through postgraduate, technical, and vocational courses.

For children ages 6 to 17
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About

The Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha, is a state government body responsible for inclusive governance and welfare of persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and other vulnerable groups in Odisha. The department designs and delivers schemes that provide financial assistance, social security, and rehabilitation across the state. The department administers a wide portfolio of programmes including the Banishree Scholarship for students with disabilities, Madhu Babu Pension Yojana, the National Social Assistance Programme, the Marriage Incentive Scheme, the Free Laptop scheme for visually impaired students, and the Bhima Bhoi Bhinnakshyama Samarthya Abhiyan. Schemes are delivered through district offices and digital portals. Led politically by a Cabinet Minister and administratively by a Principal Secretary, the department coordinates with central ministries and state line departments to extend social security coverage. It serves both rural and urban beneficiaries through Aadhaar-linked Direct Benefit Transfer. The department's mandate is to enable equal participation of persons with disabilities and other beneficiaries in education, livelihood, and civic life across Odisha.

Affiliations

Government of OdishaRights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016

Programs Offered

  • Banishree Scholarship
  • Madhu Babu Pension Yojana
  • National Social Assistance Programme
  • Marriage Incentive Scheme
  • Free Laptop for Visually Impaired Students
  • Aids and Appliances Distribution
  • Bhima Bhoi Bhinnakshyama Samarthya Abhiyan

Leadership

  • Shri Nityananda Gond, Cabinet Minister, Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha)
  • Suresh Kumar Vashishth, IAS, Principal Secretary (Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha)

Frequently asked questions

What does Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha offer for children?
Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha has 1 opportunity for children listed on WiWit, each checked before listing. Every listing above shows who is eligible, the key dates, and the fee, so you can see what fits your child.
Where does my child apply for Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha opportunities?
On Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha's own website. WiWit is a free, independent directory that helps you discover and compare opportunities; your child registers or applies with Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha directly, never on WiWit.
Has WiWit checked Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha?
Yes. WiWit checked Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha's identity and registration, along with contact details and location details. Its opportunities are each checked against Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha's official source before they are listed.
Where is Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha based?
Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha is based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Each of its listings shows whether the opportunity runs online or in person, so you can check what works for your child.
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Contact Information

ssepd.odisha.gov.in/ssepdsec.od@od.gov.in0674-2392803
Lal Building (Red Building), Lok Seva Bhawan

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