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Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Odisha.
Official state nodal department overseeing Education & Learning schemes and citizen benefits in Odisha.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 15 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha administers 15 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Biju Yuva Sashaktikaran Laptop Scheme Odisha, Biju Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana (Free Laptop Distribution Scheme), Godabarisha Mishra Adarsha Prathamika Vidyalaya (Model Primary School Infrastructure), and 12 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://odisha.gov.in also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
Eligo is an independent civic discovery engine. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operating on behalf of Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha or any government entity. All application submissions, document verifications, and benefit disbursements occur strictly on official government portals ending in .gov.in or .nic.in. Never pay registration or application processing fees to unauthorized agents or third-party websites.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha
Merit incentive providing free laptops or direct cash transfer of ₹30,000 to 15,000 top Class 12 pass students across all streams in Odisha.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha
Awards free high-performance laptops (or Rs 30,000 direct bank transfer) to the top 15,000 meritorious Class 12 board passouts.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha
Statewide transformation of rural primary schools with smart classrooms, language labs, and modern play facilities available across districts in Odisha.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha
Free dedicated school bus transit or monthly travel allowance of ₹400 to ₹1,000 for students commuting to schools in remote areas of Odisha.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha
100% free premier residential coaching, lodging, food, and tablet computers for SC/ST students for NEET and JEE entrance exams.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha
Full course fee reimbursement (tuition, hostel, mess, books) for SC and ST students of Odisha admitted to premier national institutes (IIT, IIM, AIIMS, NIT).
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha
Cash awards and merit citations up to ₹50,000 for high-achieving school students, headmasters, and alumni committees available across districts in Odisha.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha
Annual technical education financial assistance of ₹23,600 to ₹40,000 for children of registered construction workers available across districts in Odisha.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha
Provides 100% free higher education covering admission fees, tuition fees, examination fees, and hostel boarding charges.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha
Awards cash scholarship of Rs 10,000 directly into the bank accounts of top Class 10 board exam scorers in every block available across districts in Odisha.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha
Annual state award corpus of Rs 138 crore recognizing exceptional schools, top-performing teachers, and alumni contributions.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha
Network of 314 block-level model English medium CBSE schools providing 100% free quality education from Class 6 to 12 available across districts in Odisha.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha
Comprehensive scholarship covering 100% course tuition fees and monthly maintenance allowances directly through the State Scholarship Portal.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha
Complete fee waiver, free uniforms, hostel accommodation, and ₹1,500 monthly maintenance stipend for girl students in ITIs.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha
100% free technical education for girls covering tuition fees, hostel rent, uniform allowances, and monthly stipends available across districts in Odisha.