The Government of Odisha in India has come up with various programs called schemes (yojana) from time to time for the people of the State. This is a list of some of the major ones
Here is a detailed table listing the Top 30 schemes launched by the Government of Odisha:
Scheme Name | Objective | Target Beneficiaries | Year of Launch | Key Features |
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KALIA (Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation) | Financial assistance for farmers and landless laborers. | Small, marginal farmers, and landless laborers | 2018 | ₹10,000 annual assistance, insurance, and loan support. |
Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) | Universal health coverage. | Residents of Odisha | 2018 | Free treatment up to ₹10 lakh for women and ₹5 lakh for others. |
Biju Pucca Ghar Yojana (BPGY) | Housing for rural poor. | Rural households | 2014 | Construction of pucca houses; financial assistance provided. |
Mamata Scheme | Maternal and child health improvement. | Pregnant and lactating women | 2011 | ₹5,000 in cash incentives in installments. |
Mission Shakti | Women’s empowerment through SHGs. | Women from rural and urban areas | 2001 | Interest-free loans and capacity-building programs for SHGs. |
Ama Gaon Ama Vikas | Decentralized development in villages. | Villages in Odisha | 2018 | Grievance redressal and allocation of development funds through a participatory approach. |
JAGA Mission | Slum transformation and rehabilitation. | Urban slum dwellers | 2017 | Land rights and basic amenities for slum households. |
Odisha Millet Mission | Promotion of millet cultivation for nutritional security. | Farmers in rural areas | 2017 | Financial incentives for millet farming and consumption awareness campaigns. |
BASUDHA (Biju Swasthya Drinking Water) | Access to safe drinking water for all. | Rural and urban households | 2018 | Piped water supply to households. |
Mo School Abhiyan | Enhancing education quality in government schools. | Students and teachers | 2017 | Community and alumni contributions matched by government funds. |
Biju Krushak Kalyan Yojana (BKKY) | Health insurance for farmers and their families. | Farmers and agricultural laborers | 2013 | Insurance coverage of up to ₹1 lakh. |
Mukhyamantri Karma Tatpara Abhiyan (MUKTA) | Employment for urban poor through development projects. | Urban poor | 2020 | Wage employment for urban development initiatives. |
Sunetra Scheme | Free eye care services for Odisha residents. | General public | 2019 | Free eye surgeries, treatments, and spectacles. |
State Food Security Scheme | Food security for economically weaker households. | Households excluded from NFSA | 2018 | 5 kg rice per person at ₹1 per kg monthly. |
Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana | Welfare measures for construction workers. | Registered construction workers | 2008 | Health, education, and financial assistance for workers and their families. |
Balram Scheme | Credit access for sharecroppers and tenant farmers. | Landless and tenant farmers | 2012 | Loans through Joint Liability Groups (JLGs). |
Mukhya Mantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana | Financial support for artists and performers. | Traditional and folk artists | 2018 | Monthly assistance of ₹1,200 for artists above 50 years of age. |
Odisha State Scholarship Portal | Streamlined scholarships for students. | Students from SC/ST/OBC/SEBC categories | 2020 | Single platform for multiple scholarships. |
Nirman Kusuma Yojana | Financial aid for children of construction workers pursuing higher education. | Children of construction workers | 2018 | Scholarships for ITI, Polytechnic, and Engineering/Medical studies. |
Biju Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana | Free laptops for students to promote technology use. | Meritorious 12th-grade students | 2013 | Laptops distributed to top-performing students. |
Odisha Mo Parivar | Social service and welfare coordination. | General public | 2019 | Blood donation, environmental protection, and assistance for stranded people. |
Annapurna Scheme | Free meals for senior citizens without a pension. | Economically disadvantaged senior citizens | 2008 | 10 kg of free rice per month. |
Gangadhar Meher Sikshya Manakbrudhi Yojana (GMSMY) | Scholarships and incentives for students. | Students in government and aided schools | 2018 | Free school uniforms, books, and bicycles. |
Khushi Scheme | Free sanitary napkins for adolescent girls. | Girls in government and government-aided schools | 2018 | Distribution of free sanitary pads to improve menstrual hygiene. |
Unnati Scheme | Financial support for skill development and employment. | Youth and unemployed individuals | 2020 | Skill training and placement support. |
Parbati Giri Mega Lift Irrigation Scheme | Large-scale irrigation for agricultural development. | Farmers | 2017 | Lift irrigation projects for 2.5 lakh hectares of land. |
Skill Development Mission | Employment-oriented skill training. | Youth | 2014 | Focus on providing industry-relevant skills to unemployed youth. |
Odisha Livelihood Mission (OLM) | Poverty reduction through sustainable livelihood development. | Rural poor | 2011 | Support for rural entrepreneurs, including women SHGs. |
Smart City Mission | Urban infrastructure development and smart city solutions. | Urban areas | 2016 | Bhubaneswar and Rourkela selected under the Smart City initiative. |
Biju Setu Yojana | Infrastructure development through bridge construction. | Villages with connectivity issues | 2011 | Focus on rural and remote connectivity. |