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Administers statutory welfare programs, direct benefit disbursements, and departmental initiatives across Odisha.
Official state nodal department overseeing Tourism, Culture & Heritage schemes and citizen benefits in Odisha.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 5 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 5 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana (MMKSY) Odisha, Odisha Baristha Nagarika Tirtha Yatra Yojana (Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme), Odisha Eco-Retreat and Nature Camps Tourism Entrepreneurship Scheme, and 2 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
Monthly lifetime pension of ₹1,200 to ₹2,000 for veteran, elderly, and indigent artists and cultural performers in Odisha.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha
Provides 100% free fully sponsored pilgrimage train tours including travel, lodging, meals, and medical escorts for elderly citizens.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha
Promotes community-managed eco-tourism nature cottages in Similipal, Satkosia, Debrigarh, and Chilika providing 100% tourism revenue to locals.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha
Financial grants for scientific stone conservation, perimeter illumination, and heritage revamping around ancient Kalinga-style monuments.
Department of Social Welfare, Government of Odisha
Provides monthly social security pension of Rs 2,000 to indigent traditional cultural artists and folk performers available across districts in Odisha.