Odisha Government Schemes

Mukhyamantri Kalakar Sahayata Yojana (MKSY) is a Government of Odisha scheme that provides monthly financial assistance to eligible artists who have dedicated their lives to preserving the state’s art, literature and cultural heritage. The scheme is implemented by the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department through district-level authorities. On 28 December 2025, Odisha Chief Minister…

JAGA Mission Odisha is a state government initiative that helps eligible families living in urban slums secure legal rights over the land where they live. Instead of simply removing slum settlements, the programme focuses on improving existing neighbourhoods through land rights, better housing conditions and essential civic facilities. The mission operates under the Housing and…

Looking for an affordable meal in Odisha? The Aahar Yojana, also known as the Aahaar Scheme, provides hot cooked food at designated urban centres for just ₹5 per plate. The meal generally includes steamed rice, dalma and pickle. According to the Odisha Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department’s Activity Report 2025-26, the scheme operates through…

If you are looking for the Khushi Yojana Odisha 2026 details, the scheme provides free sanitary napkins to eligible schoolgirls in Odisha. Girls studying in Classes 6 to 12 at government and government-aided schools can receive pads through their schools. No separate online application or registration is required. The Odisha government introduced Khushi to improve…

A visit to a government hospital should not become an extra financial burden because of the cost of medicines. Odisha’s Niramaya Yojana was introduced to make essential medicines available free of cost to patients visiting public healthcare facilities. The scheme started on 1 May 2015. It is managed by the Health and Family Welfare Department,…

Looking for work under the MUKTA Scheme in Odisha? The Mukhyamantri Karma Tatpara Abhiyan (MUKTA) is a state government initiative that provides wage employment through urban development projects. It focuses on urban workers, including vulnerable groups who need local employment opportunities. Unlike MGNREGA, MUKTA does not follow a rural job-card-based employment system. Workers are identified…

Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in Odisha can access bank loans under the Mission Shakti Loan scheme, with the state government reimbursing eligible interest costs when groups maintain the required repayment record. The interest subvention benefit has been extended to loans of up to ₹10 lakh, making it an important source of financial support for women-led…

The Odisha government has approved a ₹500 crore programme to tackle recurring waterlogging and urban flooding across towns and cities. Known as the Urban Storm Water Drainage Management and Improvement Programme (USWDMIP), the initiative will focus on repairing existing drains, constructing new storm water channels and restoring natural drainage systems. The Odisha Cabinet approved the…

The Odisha Government has announced its holiday schedule for 2027, with 29 general holidays for state government offices and Revenue and Magisterial Courts (Executive). The list also includes four optional holidays, of which eligible employees can avail themselves of one with prior written permission. The holiday schedule covers national occasions, religious festivals and important events…

Starting a business is one thing. Finding the money to develop your product, test your idea and reach your first customers is another. For eligible entrepreneurs in Odisha, the Startup Odisha Scheme offers a route to government recognition, financial assistance, incubation support and access to a wider startup ecosystem. Under the programme, recognised startups may…