Government Schemes in Odisha 2025
Central and Odisha state schemes — eligibility, benefits, and how to apply
Odisha leads with KALIA scheme (₹10,000/year crop support), Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (₹5 lakh health insurance), and Mo Ghara (housing assistance scheme).
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Odisha State Schemes
View all 73+Niramaya Scheme
Niramaya is a Free Medicines Distribution Scheme run by the Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Odisha. It provides quality essential medicines at no cost to all patients visiting government health facilities across the state. The scheme aims to ensure that citizens can access necessary medications regardless of their financial condition.
View DetailsMukhyamantri Baristha Bunakar and Karigara Sahayata Yojana
Mukhyamantri Baristha Bunakar and Karigara Sahayata Yojana is a welfare scheme run by the Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department of the Odisha government. It provides financial assistance to elderly weavers and craft workers in Odisha who face economic hardship. The scheme aims to support senior artisans and help them maintain their livelihoods.
View DetailsBiju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana
Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) is Odisha's flagship health insurance scheme run by the Department of Health and Family Welfare. It provides universal health coverage with a focus on protecting vulnerable families and women from financial hardship due to medical expenses. The scheme aims to ensure all citizens have access to quality healthcare services without worrying about costs.
View DetailsMahatama Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana
The Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana is an insurance scheme run by the Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Department of the Odisha government. It provides financial protection to handloom weavers and their families in case of death (natural or accidental) or disability. The scheme aims to support weavers by offering insurance coverage when they face unexpected hardships.
View DetailsBanishree Scholarship
Banishree Scholarship is an education assistance scheme launched by the Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, Government of Odisha. It is designed to support persons with disabilities in pursuing education and acquiring technical, professional, or vocational training. The scheme aims to encourage and financially assist eligible beneficiaries to complete their studies and gain skills for better employment opportunities.
View DetailsAward Of Incentive For Marriage Between Persons With Benchmark Disabilities & Other Person
This scheme, introduced in 2018 by the Department of Social Security & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in Odisha, provides financial incentives to encourage marriage involving at least one person with benchmark disability. The scheme aims to help persons with disabilities live dignified and normal lives in society by promoting their social inclusion through marriage.
View DetailsBuffalo Entrepreneurship Development Scheme
The Buffalo Entrepreneurship Development Scheme is a livestock promotion initiative in Odisha that encourages farmers to start dairy farming using buffalo rearing. Run by the state government, this scheme aims to increase milk production, improve nutrition in rural communities, and create sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and small farmers in Odisha.
View Details"Reactivation Of Fisheries Cooperative Societies" Component of the "Mukhyamantri Maschyajibi Kalyan Yojana" Scheme
This scheme, part of the Mukhyamantri Maschyajibi Kalyan Yojana in Odisha, aims to strengthen fisheries cooperative societies by providing financial support. It offers a one-time revolving fund to Primary Fishermen Cooperative Societies to help them function better and improve the lives of their member fishermen. The scheme is run by the Government of Odisha to boost the fisheries sector and support cooperative-based economic activities.
View DetailsPromotion Of Intensive Aquaculture Through Introduction Of Bio-floc Technology During The Year 2021-22
This scheme by the Government of Odisha promotes Bio-floc technology for fish and shrimp farming. It helps farmers grow more fish and shrimp in smaller areas using modern, environment-friendly methods. The scheme aims to increase farm productivity and farmer income while protecting natural water resources.
View DetailsBiju Patnaik Sports Award for Outstanding Performance in Sports and Games for the Year
The Biju Patnaik Sports Award recognizes and honors sportspersons from Odisha who have demonstrated outstanding performance in recognized sports during the year. This award is given by the Government of Odisha to celebrate athletes who have brought pride to the state and country through their sporting achievements. The award aims to encourage and motivate talented sports professionals in Odisha to pursue excellence in their respective fields.
View DetailsPopular Central Schemes for Odisha Residents
View allPradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana is a central government housing scheme run by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It aims to provide affordable pucca (permanent) houses to poor families in both cities and villages. The scheme offers financial help and loan subsidies to enable low-income families to build or buy their own homes.
View DetailsPM Mudra Yojana
PM Mudra Yojana is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Finance that provides collateral-free micro loans to help individuals start or expand small and micro businesses. The scheme is designed for non-corporate, non-farm entrepreneurs who want to become self-employed. Loans up to ₹10 lakh are available without requiring any collateral or security.
View DetailsPradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It provides free LPG (cooking gas) connections to women from poor households. The scheme aims to give families access to clean cooking fuel, reduce indoor air pollution, and improve the health of women and children.
View DetailsPM Kisan Samman Nidhi
PM Kisan Samman Nidhi is a central government scheme run by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. It provides direct cash support to small and marginal farmers across India to help with their farming needs. Every eligible farmer receives ₹6,000 per year, paid directly into their bank account in three equal payments.
View DetailsNational Scholarship Portal – Central Schemes
The National Scholarship Portal is a single online platform run by the Ministry of Education where students across India can apply for various Central Government scholarships. It offers scholarships at different education levels — from school (Pre-Matric) to college (Post-Matric) — as well as merit-based awards. The portal helps deserving students from SC, ST, OBC, and minority communities access financial support to continue their studies.
View DetailsAyushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is India's largest health insurance scheme run by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It provides free health coverage up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for hospital treatment. The scheme covers secondary and tertiary care at empanelled public and private hospitals across the country.
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